Entry-level jobs in Seattle, WA

About the role

The Mental Health Technician is an incredible opportunity to expand your role in health care through functioning as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team. This role is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients while assisting with the provision of basic patient care and recovery needs.Responsibilities: As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $27.67 - $41.55 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

What you'll bring

• Must obtain a Nursing Assistant Registered or CNA prior to start date
• If assigned to Navos Hospital, BLS certification is required prior to starting.
• Other campuses require CPR certification prior to starting on the floor and can be obtained onsite, if not already in hand.
• If assigned to Navos Hospital, First Aid training is required prior to starting.
• If assigned to Navos Hospital, Food Handler's Card is required within first two weeks of hire date
• Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registered (ACCR ) credential must be applied for within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Employees can work while in pending status.
• Grace periods will be adjusted in accordance with DOH requirements.
• The credential must be obtained upon issuance by the Department of Health.
• Individuals can practice under their NAR and complete NAR duties while waiting for active AACR, with proof of submission to DOH.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or any other human services field preferred and/or in lieu of education, will take 1 year of experience.

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