Dshs ESH Behavioral Health Nurse Aide

DSHS ESH Behavioral Health Technician 2 In-Training - Nurse Aide

Consider this exciting job opportunity if you are devoted to providing inpatient care to people seeking healing from behavioral health diagnoses. Eastern State Hospital is seeking motivated Behavioral Health Nurse Aides, also called Mental Health Technicians, who aspire to learn the healthcare field by assisting Registered Nurses. We will provide training as you begin your career as a nurse's aide. The nursing care and safety support you give in this role, make lasting differences in the lives of our patients on their way to recovery.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

We currently have multiple opportunities for permanent, temporary, and on-call employment. You can select the shifts and employment types that interest you in the Supplemental Question section of your online application. Evening and Night shifts may include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Some of what you will do

• Provide nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse

• Deliver care per individual treatment plan following hospital, state, and federal regulatory standards, policies, and procedures

• Provide patient safety and comfort through attention to basic needs, activities, and inventory

• Recognize situations to safely deescalate patients utilizing assistance from the support team

• Move and transfer patients, escort, and transport patients to activities

• Communicate to RNs and document information regarding changes in condition or for clinical information

Who should apply

• Those with a high school diploma or GED

• And, a current WA Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR) or Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC/CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA)

Preferred knowledge, skills, & abilities:

• Patience in delivering quality health care and daily living assistance

• As a team member, willing to deescalate behavioral health issues in a calm, non-threatening manner

• Comprehend and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, peers, management, and the public

• Capable to provide patient safety and comfort through attention to their general health and assistance in accomplishing daily hygiene issues

All MHTs receive classroom and on-the-job training related to patient interaction, facility rules and procedures, and ward observation.

The goal class for this role described above is for a Mental Health Technician 2. We may consider applicants at the MHT2 level if you have two years of work experience in the direct care of people diagnosed with behavioral health issues or needing behavioral health care services, or completion of a 12-month in-training plan as a MHT1.

Starting salary depends on your qualifications. All training is paid training!

Mental Health Technician 1: Step A $3,796.00/monthly ($21.82/hour) - Step M $5,088.00/monthly ($29.24/hour)

Mental Health Technician 2: Step A $3,974.00/monthly ($22.84/hour) - Step M $5,341.00/monthly ($30.70/hour)

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.

Interested? Apply online today.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. 

Questions? Please contact Sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call (360)725-5810 and reference job number 05218. 

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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