Mental Health Technician

4 weeks ago


Centralia, United States Cascade Community Healthcare Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $19.24 - $22.80 Hourly, DOE.

"Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect"

 

ABOUT CASCADE:

Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County. The Cascade Evaluation and Treatment Center provides intensive mental health and psychiatric services for adults 18 and older. This 22-bed facility has 16 beds on the evaluation and treatment unit, and 6 beds on our crisis stabilization unit.

 

The Cascade Evaluation and Treatment Center is looking for a Mental Health Technician to join our Inpatient team The Mental Health Technician (MHT) position is responsible for carrying out the daily operations of the unit for which they are assigned. Each staff will provide structure, safety, emotional support, and therapeutic counseling to clients experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. Every individual who holds this position ensures that the unit is maintained and that basic services are provided.

 

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

NOC Shift

 

This position is eligible for $2/hour shift differential for eligible hours on Swing an NOC shifts and hours worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

 

PAY SCALE:

$19.24 - $22.80 Hourly, DOE

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE:

  • Washington State Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (RAAC) credential required, or eligibility to obtain.
  • Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check. A national background check may be required if have not lived in WA state consecutively the last three years.
  • Must comply with agency policies and procedures.
  • Must maintain current phone number and mailing address on file with the human resources office.

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Provide therapeutic interventions and case management support, as well as coordination assistance for clients admitted to the units.
  • Participate in the planning and evaluation of client needs based on client behaviors.
  • Provide direct client care services in accordance with the treatment plan and under the direction of a professional nurse.
  • Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.
  • Provide coverage on the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) as directed.
  • Maintain records and reports in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Participate in supervision, consultation, and training as directed/assigned.
  • Provide reports, documentation, and other appropriate and necessary paperwork in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Ensure that ethical and professional standards of practice are always maintained as a representative of Cascade.
  • Participate in other selected activities at the direction of the program managers/director.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Standing and walking for long periods of time, majority of scheduled shift.
  • Protective holds, movements and carries.
  • Blocking and redirecting patient movements.
  • Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior.
  • Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective holds and/or movements are deemed necessary.
  • Ability to pursue a client in the event they try to leave the secure unit.
  • Successful completion of MOAB training (Management of Aggressive Behavior).
    • Including but not limited to pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, assisting a person to the floor, stabilizing people in standing, seated, lying and supine positions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.


WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

  • Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
  • Meaningful work. The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count. 
  • Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and Personal Holiday are available after 90-days of employment. 
  • Company Paid Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, EAP, Life insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Supplemental Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), subject to plan terms. Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following date of hire. Must be at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) to be eligible for medical benefits. Must be at least a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) to be eligible for all other benefits.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Pet insurance, subject to plan term
  • Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required.
  • Working towards licensure? We have Team Managers that will provide those hours at no charge to you.
  • Cascade covers the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.).

 

If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume. No phone calls please.



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