Mental Health Care Worker Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Mental Health Worker III Company: Location: Yakima, WA Description: We are currently in search of an experienced mental health professional to join our dedicated Behavioral Health Services team. This person will provide counseling services either independently or as part of a clinical team. Assigned clients will be multi-service cases, chronic clients in need of skills training or guidance, and those with special issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault and anger management. Master?s degree and Registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor required. Bilingual (E/S) preferred. Apply online at www.yvfwc.org Job ID: 1209 The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is the largest community health center in the Pacific Northwest. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality care and offering them affordable health care options. Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Job Title: Mental Health Worker III Company: YAKIMA VALLEY FARM Location: Yakima, WA Description: The person in this position will provide mental health services as determined in the treatment or care plan of the client. This person may provide counseling services either independently or as part of a clinical team. Mental Health Worker III ay participate in the treatment or care plan for clients in outpatient services. Assigned clients will be multi-service cases, chronic clients in need of skills training or guidance, and those with special issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault and anger management.QualificationsEducation: Master's Degree in a relevant field required. Experience: Minimum of practicum experience. Licenses/Certificates/Registration:Registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor in the State of Washington; current Washington State driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage; and a current First Aid/CPR Card, or obtained within 45 days of hire. NOTE: FBI fingerprints required if have lived in Washington State less than the last 3 consecutive years. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Knowledge of the State special education regulations; familiarity with the theories of human growth: physical, emotional and cognitive developmental stages; ability to utilize the DSM IV and multi-axial diagnostic process; ability to represent the Agency in contact with both State and County agencies; knowledge of Federal, State and County social services regulations and systems; knowledge of State mental health and special education requirements; familiarity with the psychological principals in learning and their application to treatment stages; familiarity with advanced evaluative techniques of personality, academic behavior, and cognitive domains; and the ability to synthesize and formulate the assessment data into a comprehensive treatment summary. About UsThe Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) is the largest community health center in the Pacific Northwest. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality care and offering them affordable health care options. YVFWC provides comprehensive medical, dental and social services in 15 Pacific Northwest communities. Our medical and dental services are complemented by behavioral health services, nutrition services, drug and alcohol treatment, an HIV/AIDS clinic, community health services, the Northwest Community Action Center (which provides employment, training, mentoring and other case management and referral services), and a mobile medical and dental unit. Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.How to apply: DO NOT use the Apply Online button. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:http://yvfwc.contacthr.com/17002064

Job Title: Mental Health Worker Company: Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health Location: Yakima, WA Description: Comprehensive, an innovative behavioral health care and service provider, is currently recruiting for a non-benefited Mental Health Worker in our Yakima and Sunnyside, WA facilities. Responsibilities include providing coverage for various shifts and providing direct client care to include, crisis stabilization, assisting with activities of daily living, behavioral cueing, organizing and engaging residents to participate in social/leisure activities, and educating residents about physical and/or psychiatric illness, medication effects and side effects. Other responsibilities include completing daily documentation, medication observation, cooking, cleaning and transportation of residents. Qualified applicants will possess AA degree or equivalent and/or one year related experience and/or training. Various shifts available including evening, night and/or weekend shifts. Minimum starting wage $9.55 per hour, hours per week vary. Shift differentials provided for working evening and night shifts. Comprehensive is committed to building strong communities through the efforts of its staff, clients, and collaborative partnerships. If you are interested in joining a fun, team-oriented work environment, please apply online at http://cwcmh.appone.com/ or call Register to View to request an application packet.www.cwcmh.org Equal Opportunity Employer/ADA.

Job Title: Psychiatric Aide Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Kitsap Mental Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Aide to provide on-going supervision of clients in our Adult Inpatient Unit, carry out treatment objectives from treatment team, monitor and document client progress, and run therapeutic groups as assigned. This is a full time position. The shift is Saturday-Wednesday 11 pm-7:30 am. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and paid time off. Major Responsibilities and Duties: ~ Serve as the primary contact floor staff for the clients assigned in pass-down. Obtain the information necessary to work effectively with the assigned clients including listening to pass-down, reading through the chart, being familiar with treatment goals by working with the clients? Mental Health Professional (MHP). ~ Provide 1:1 contact with clients each day and write chart notes that focus on symptom(s) increase or decrease, and the specific goals identified by the client?s MHP, and Treatment Team. ~ Maintain a safe working environment. Demonstrate competency in using verbal de-escalation skills, both from MPAC and other trainings. Demonstrate competency in the use of mechanical restraints with clients in crises. ~ Know the location and status of the clients assigned at all times. ~ Participate in all program and clinical activities, including group, family and individual therapy as directed by the MHP and Treatment Team. Assure that each client?s daily schedule is followed according to their current capability. ~ Provide input into the development and implementation of treatment and discharge plans as requested by the Treatment Team. ~ Psychiatric Aides will not administer any medical treatment to clients but will assist RNs by setting up vitals station and by entering vitals into database. ~ Assist in serving meals and monitoring client nutritional intake. ~ Submit and complete all necessary paperwork including intakes, shift notes, mental status assessments and discharge related forms in an accurate and timely manner to assure compliance with all agency, statutory, regulatory, and funding requirements. ~ Transport clients to and from appointments as directed by the Treatment Team or Shift Supervisor. ~ Assist clients in the development and execution of daily living skills. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED with six months relevant work experience, licensure as a Registered Counselor (or other applicable counselor profession) in WA State, valid WA State Driver License and Food Handler card. A bachelor?s degree in a counseling-related field is preferred. Note: Sex (female) is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Psychiatric Aide at this time, under an opinion letter of the Executive Director of the Washington State Human Rights Commission. For more information and an application please visit our website at: www.kitsapmentalhealth.org Or submit a resume to: Kitsap Mental Health Services, ATTN: Human Resources Dept 5455 Almira Drive NE/ Bremerton, WA 98311 Fax Register to View KMHS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application/testing process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternate format may call Register to View or telecommunication for the deaf Register to View . KMHS encourages its employees to use transportation modes other than the single-occupant vehicle in order to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion.

Job Title: Mental Health Tech Company: Providence Health & Services Location: Olympia, WA Description: MENTAL HEALTH TECH Mental Health Tech Job Requisition Number: 68244 Posting Title: Mental Health Tech Shift: 3 - Night Shift Department: PSYCHIATRIC IP ACUTE Employment Status: Part-Time Ben Elig Location: 413 LILLY ROAD NE OLYMPIA, Washington 98506-0000 Salary Minimum: 12.34 Salary Maximum: 17.85 External Description: Providence is calling Mental Health Technicians! The Mental Health Technician provides personal care services and general therapeutic procedures to hospitalized patients in Psychiatry under the direction of a Registered Nurse or designated licensed staff. We're seeking an individual who performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the Mission and Philosophy of our founders, the Sisters of Providence. Position Specifics This position is located at Providence St. Peter Hospital (PSPH) in Olympia, WA. PSPH has joined the ranks of the top four percent of hospitals in the nation by earning the coveted "Magnet®" recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center®. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes the top health care organizations in the nation for providing nursing excellence! This position is part time (24 hours per week), night shifts. All candidates hired into a position posted as 20 hrs/wk or more qualify for benefits. REQUIREMENTS Education, Licenses/Certifications, Experience: Two years experience as a mental health technician or nursing assistant in psychiatric services or emergency services. OR Associate of Arts in psychology with a nursing assistant registered license. Nursing Assistant Certification preferred. Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Answer the call to fulfill the Mission. Providence Health & Services is comprised of 60 medical facilities in five states with more than 51,000 employees carrying out its mission of meeting the health needs of the communities we serve. For more than 150 years, this not-for-profit healthcare network has called professionals to work together to live our mission of compassionate care, quality service and commitment to excellence established by our founders, the Sisters of Providence. In more than 40 locations in Washington and Montana, career opportunities are available in a wide-range of facilities and services, including large, award-winning medical centers, smaller community hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and hospice & home health programs, each known for their high quality care. Whether you're interested in working near the ocean, the mountains, wide open spaces or urban settings, we have a ministry for you. Providence Health & Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides competitive benefits, a drug-free workplace and supports work/life balance.

Job Title: Mental Health Tech need in the South Sound Company: Maxim Healthcare Location: Tacoma, WA Description: Maxim Healthcare is currently looking to staff a Mental Health Tech in the Federal Way/Tacoma area immediately. Applicants are asked to have hospital experience and a bachelor or masters degree. Shift times are Tuesday through Saturday 11pm-7:30am with some flexibility for qualified applicants. Typical procedures include; Group facilitation, 1:1 interactions with an assigned group of patients; unit/patient safety rounds; vital signs; milieu management; de-escalation; rare use of restraints and seclusion; documentation; assists with admissions and discharges Responsibilities include: Provides personal care and behavioral assistance/interventions to assigned clients. Assisting clients with grooming, eating/meal preparation, and toileting Assisting with ambulation and transfer services Management of difficult behavior Crisis Intervention Encouraging Independence Maintaining patient safety Implementation of behavioral plans Documents care per Maxim policies and procedures Other duties as assigned Qualifications include: High School diploma or its equivalent. Associates degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred. Full command, verbal and written, of the English language. Current CPR card. Current PPD or Chest X-Ray. Current Health Certificate (if applicable). Successful completion of Maxim screening test with a score of 80% or greater. Must meet all of Maxim's pre-employment screening requirements Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401k Program Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling Direct Deposit Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses Travel Benefits (as applicable) 24 hour on- call service Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we're known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you. EOE/AAE