Mental Health Technician III - FT - NOC

Company: Compass Health
Location: Edmonds
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

MENTAL HEALTH TECH III - Full TimeEdmonds, (Aurora House) WACompass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Technician III for our Aurora House in Edmonds, which is the Residential treatment facilities serving adults with mental health disorders. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the MHT III is responsible for providing a combination of social, physical, psychological, vocational, and recreational services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and to enable these persons to function with greater independence.Our Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) serve adults age 18 and over diagnosed with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Services include assessment, psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, case management, counseling, groups, mental health education, crisis resolution, and skills training regarding activities of daily living. The program focuses on helping residents reach increasing levels of recovery in order to successfully transition back into the community.What you will be performingMHT III, as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides a combination of social, physical, psychological, vocational and recreational services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and to enable these persons to function with greater independence.What you will be carrying alongBA/BS/BSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field OR AA Degree and 2 years related work experience OR any combination of education and experience totaling at least 4 years and demonstrates sufficient knowledge and skills. Defined knowledge and experience of counseling, rehabilitation, training, and treatment services provided to psychiatrically impaired adults. Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor upon hire and be approved by the DOH. Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable. Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.What you will be sharingTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Good computer and keyboarding skills. Ability to utilize electronic medical record system.Ability to assess the consumer's strengths and problem areas and apply appropriate rehabilitation and treatment modalities.What we will be offeringAs the region's largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.(benefits pro-rated for part time employees)Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees16 days of paid vacation the first year12 sick days with great wellness day13 paid holidays - 11 regular and 2 that you chooseProfessional funds and paid education leaveUp to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first yearAutomatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st & 3rd anniversary with Compass!And much, much more!!The organization you will be joiningCompass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn't stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: .Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualificationGovernor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption.POSITION SUMMARYPosition Title: Mental Health Technician IIIProgram: 350- 52250 Aurora HouseHours: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday NOC shift from .Location: EdmondsWage: $18.15-$31.87/hr DOE

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