Behavioral Health Tech Adult Inpatient Unit

Behavioral Health Technician – Adult Inpatient Unit (AIU)

Hiring Range: $20.07 - $24.58 Per Hour

Earn Additional Pay With Shift Differentials! (Up To An Additional $1.25/ Hr)

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage:
  Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance:
  We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development:
  Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance:
  Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
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• Home Support Services:
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• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment:
  Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Join our Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) team as a Behavioral Health Technician for our Adult Inpatient Unit (AIU). As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our adult clients while supporting their treatment objectives. If you are committed to providing compassionate care to individuals facing mental health challenges, apply today!

• Monitor client behaviors and activities to ensure their safety within the AIU.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment per unit protocols.
• Implement treatment plans under the guidance of the treatment team.
• Accurately document client interactions and observations using electronic and paper charting systems.
• Collaborate with fellow staff members to provide comprehensive care to clients.
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary.
• Facilitate group activities and therapeutic sessions to promote recovery.
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to coordinate client care.
• Support clients in developing coping skills and self-management techniques.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to treatment planning discussions.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures at all times.

Experience:

1 year (customer service, social services, or behavioral health)

Valid Washington Food Handler card. (Can be obtained after hire)

Licensure:
Eligible for an Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Capacity to work well with children and families.

• Knowledge:
  Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de‑escalation skills as outlined in MPAC/CPI trainings and other agency‑mandated trainings.
• Skills:
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations,…