Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement:

 
After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, educators, contractors, and interns will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination record as a condition of employment. You must submit your documentation to Human Resources before your first day of employment with Fairfax. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your orientation with our HR team. 

Position Summary:

Quality healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. Join us as we work to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. 

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse as an active participant of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from adolescents through geriatrics, depending on assigned unit. MHTs facilitate structured group activities and assist with milieu management to ensure excellent patient care.

DUTIES

15 minute patient rounds
First point of contact for patients and ongoing contact thereafter with emphasis on safety
Lead community meetings and skills groups
Escort patients to/from meals and outdoor breaks, and monitor accordingly
Take vital signs
Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) as needed and required by medical orders
Complete patient wellness checklist and chart additional information as needed
Answer phones
Escort visitors to see patients
Provide updates to family/friends who are authorized for such updates

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid Washington Department of Health registration as a Nursing Assistant.

Experience: Six months to one year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred.

Additional Requirements:  Successful completion of CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation Certifications, which are provided during Fairfax new hire training.

Work Hours:  Various shifts are available in Monroe.  Must be able to work 8 hours/day. 

We have three shift schedules, with hours that include 100% (1.0), 80% (.8), and 50% (.5) FTE

Days 7am – 3:30pm
Evenings 3pm – 11:30pm
Nights 11:00pm – 7:30am

 Must also be able to work rotating weekends are required.