MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 1 (WSH) NON-PERMANENT 09597
Location: Lakewood Washington
Description: State of Washington is at present looking to employ MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 1 (WSH) NON-PERMANENT 09597 right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. More details about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Our Vision is:
Safe, healthy individu! als, families and communities
Our Mission is:
Transforming Lives
Our Values are:
Honesty and Integrity
Pursuit of Excellence
Open Communication
Diversity and Inclusion
Commitment to Service
The hospital mission is to promote recovery and well being in partnership with those served. The personal worth and dignity of every individual is highly regarded in an environment where diversity, culture, and individual choice is respected and valued.
Western State Hospital is recruiting for a non-permanent Mental Health Technician 1 position, located in the Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery Center (PTRC), Ward E2, swing shift (2:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) with Monday and Tuesday off.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of this publication. __________________________
Western State Hospital is located on 264 acres! on the original site of Fort Steilacoom, amid 100 year old st! ately lined avenues, near the town of Steilacoom and the city of Lakewood.
Duties:
Mental Health Technician 1 (MHT1) in the Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery Center South provides nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to patients with psychiatric and physical illness at Western State Hospital, a secure facility. This position models philosophy of care based upon patient strengths. This position actively emulates the Nursing Department values and beliefs of kindness, respect, dignity and recognition of individual differences. Duties include:
Maintain order, discipline and security in housing and treatment areas, protects employees and patients from acts of violence from recalcitrant patients. Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitative care under the direction of nursing and medical staff;
Record and maintain record of patients condition a! nd activity including vital signs, eating habits and behavior and response to therapeutic interventions;
Orient patients to ward routine and environment;
Escort patients to programming, activities and appointments on and off the grounds;
Educate the patient on activities of daily living and encourage participation in social and recreational activities;
Complete ward rounds and patient census. Room by room verification of patient's presence and safety; and
Perform other duties as assigned and participate in in-service educational programs.
Ability to work as a team member and resolve personal conflicts in a calm, non-threatening manner.
Must be able to comprehend communication with management, peers, clients and the public.
Must be able to position, transfer, move and contain potentially assaultive or self harming patients, i.e., provide for patient safety and comfort through attention to general health by performing partial to total assistanc! e for the patient in bathing, dressing, feeding and transferring from b! ed to chair.
Ability to pursue and contain an escape risk.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
High school diploma or GED
AND
Registration as a Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) with the State of Washington.
AND
Current Food Handler's Permit or the ability to obtain one within 14 days of hire.
DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Certification as a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington.
Ability to communicate and comprehend through oral and written forms of communication with management, peers, patients, and the public
Supplemental Information:
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECRUITMENT
You may NOT reapply to this posting for 30 days
Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the ! contents and completeness of the “work experience†section of your application in NEOGOV. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience†section of the application. The information provided in the work experience section must support your selected responses in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in the work experience and/or education section of the NEOGOV application will disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required. All higher education must be accredited and recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and/or the United States Department of Education (USDE) All job applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of job offer. Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on applicants prior to appointment in DSHS positions which are directly responsible for the supervision and ! care or treatment of children, developmentally disabled persons, vulner! able adults, or mentally ill persons. Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's character, suitability, and may result in denial of employment. This position is designated as “emergent†under the DSHS Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. In a recognized emergency, any employee in this position may be required to report for duty on short notice, work outside the regular schedule including days off, perform duties beyond those normally assigned, and/or report to an alternate work site This is a hospital environment. Employees must comply with health screening requirements by undergoing tuberculosis skin tests and providing documentation of immunity to rubeola (7-day measles) and rubella (German measles) and varicella (Chicken Pox). Immunity may be documented through immunization or serologic immunity. Compliance is a condition of employment.
Criminal background! check clearance, which may include fingerprinting, is required of all employees and applicants.
Employees in this classification are included in a union shop. Employees must comply with all health screening requirements.
Employees in these positions may be required to work overtime and/or holidays. Employees in these positions must be able to participate as an active member of the treatment team for patients who have behavioral, social, and/or medical problems and who may exhibit non-compliant behavior.
DSHS has a restricted smoking policy.
Other Information
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service ! animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation i! n the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (253) 756-3952. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email: Western State Hospital HR, Patricia Warren at warrepa@dshs.wa.gov
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