Dshs Bha Mental Health Technician 2

Mental Health Technician 2

• Provide nursing and therapeutic care to patients with psychiatric and physical illnesses
• Promote recovery principles in interactions and interventions with patients
• Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition and behaviors
• Intervene when patients exhibit high-risk behaviors
• Escort patients on and off of hospital grounds
• Provide physical support/interventions for clients using program-approved methods which may include moving or transferring
• Encourage patients to participate in individual and group activities
• Report clinical information such as patient vital signs, collect specimens, complete ward rounds, and take patient census
• Assist, manage, and coordinate the safety and security of patients' personal possessions

• A current Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA) within the State of Washington
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting
• A high school diploma or GED or higher

• Ability to communicate through oral and written forms of communication with management, peers, patients, and the public
• Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics
• Skills to assist with potentially assaultive or self-harming patients
• Experience in intervening and de-escalating crisis/dangerous situations

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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