Mental Health Technician 1 07481 (ESH - WL77E)
Location: Medical Lake Washington
Description: State of Washington is currently seeking to employ Mental Health Technician 1 07481 (ESH - WL77E) right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Our Vision is : Safe, healthy individuals, families and communities Our Mission is : The Department of Social a! nd Health Services will improve the safety and health of individuals, families and communities by providing leadership and establishing and participating in partnerships Our Values are : Excellence in Service Respect Collaboration and Partnership Diversity Accountability Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is a regional state psychiatric hospital for civil and forensic commitments. ESH is located in eastern Washington, approximately 16 miles southwest of Spokane. The hospital is located in an urban center of the Inland Northwest, and is surrounded by a large outdoor recreation area. This recruitment is to fill one full-time Mental Health Technician 1 position. This vacancy is located on our Adult Psychiatric Unit (1N1), from 2:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday (Friday and Saturday off).
Duties:
As a Mental Health Technician 1, you will provide patient care on a ward under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to patients with acute psychiatric a! nd physical illnesses and increased high risk behaviors. Activ! ely supports the ESH Vision, Philosophy, Mission and delivers care within the framework of the Recovery Model based on patient’s strengths. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide nursing care to patients under direction of a Registered Nurse. Observe and document behaviors and changes in condition. Communicates information to the Registered Nurse 3 regarding changes of condition and clinical information. Deliver care per the patient’s individualized treatment plan. Follow all hospital, state, federal regulatory standards, policies and procedures. De-escalate patients. Transfer patients. Escort and transport patients. Lead, co-lead groups, and document participation.
Qualifications:
Required Education, Experience, Licensure, Skills and Abilities: Registration as a nursing assistant in Washington State is required. High School diploma or GED Desired Skills and Abilities: ~ Able to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and th! e public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position. ~ Proficiency in the operation of the following equipment: computer, copy machine, metal detector, patient lifting equipment Special Requirements and/or Conditions of Employment: ~ Must pass a background check ~ Comply with ESH’s health screening requirements by undergoing an initial and annual health screening ~ Comply with union shop requirements ~ Must be eligible to work in a facility receiving Medicare funds ~ Dress appropriately for the work to be performed Under the DSHS Emergency Operations Plan, the incumbent may be required to perform the following during a recognized emergency: ~ Report for duty on short notice for a specified timeframe. ~ Report for duty outside of normally scheduled work hours and workdays. ~ Report to a duty station that is different from the official duty station. ~ Perform work tasks outside the normal scope of duties reflected in the Position Description. During a reco! gnized emergency, the duties may be different from normal duties, and w! ill be temporary in nature lasting only as long as necessary to resume normal operations. Working Environment: ~ As a direct care provider, the employee’s work involves providing physical supports/interventions for clients using program approved methods which may include moving or transferring. ~ Hold a valid driver’s license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business. Comply with Washington State’s liability laws when operating a privately owned vehicle on official state business. ~ Must be prepared to work with persons who have behavioral, emotional, psychiatric, social, medical and/or correctional problems and who may exhibit inappropriate non-compliant and/or aggressive behavior. ~ Work in an adult psychiatric hospital setting; may escort patients outdoors daily and be subject to the weather conditions ~ May be required to adjust scheduled hours of work to meet hospital’s workload demands (i.e. work overtime, work holidays, etc.! ) ~ Occasional travel may be required.
Supplemental Information:
NOTE: This position is covered by a union security provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or pay other representation fees within the first 30 days of employment. SPECIAL NOTE: Attention to detail is important to the successful completion of your application for this position. Carefully review your application before submitting. You may NOT reapply to this position for 30 days. Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience†section of your application in NeoGov. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire Application. A resume mailed, emailed, attached or embedded within the application will not substitute for the “work experience†section of th! e application. The information in your Application must support your se! lected answers in the application questions. Answers may be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this requisition. A thorough reference check will be conducted for final applicants. 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 in the application process of this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (509) 363-4722. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Serviced by dialing 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 833-6388. I! f you have questions regarding the position, please call Nancy Sanders at (509) 565-4571. Should you have questions about completing the online application, BEFORE you submit your application, please contact Laurie Walker at (509) 565-4328 or Laurie.Walker@dshs.wa.gov .
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 07:22:37 GMT
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