Mental Health Technician III- Aurora House- On-Call

<strong>Compass Health is the region&rsquo;s largest private, non-profit organization providing mental health and chemical dependency services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties of Western Washington. We provide quality creative services to children, families, and adults in a variety of outpatient, residential and inpatient settings.</strong>

Edmonds WA

Compass Health

<strong>Compass Health is Northwest Washington&rsquo;s behavioral healthcare leader. We are a community-based healthcare agency, integrating behavioral health and medical care services to support clients and communities when and where they need us.</strong><br /><br /><strong>From comprehensive mental health treatment to crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children&rsquo;s services, community education and much more, our non-profit organization serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.</strong> https://www.compasshealth.org/

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On-Call

$23.17-$38.35/hr DOE

Overview: Compass Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Technician III for our Aurora House in Edmonds, which is the Residential treatment facilities serving adults with mental health disorders. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the MHT III is responsible for providing a combination of social, physical, psychological, vocational, and recreational services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and to enable these persons to function with greater independence.<br /> <br /> Our Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs) serve adults age 18 and over diagnosed with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. Services include assessment, psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, case management, counseling, groups, mental health education, crisis resolution, and skills training regarding activities of daily living. The program focuses on helping residents reach increasing levels of recovery in order to successfully transition back into the community.<br /> <br /><br /><strong>What we will be offering</strong><br /><br />As the region&rsquo;s largest non-profit community behavioral healthcare organization, we have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years. Our commitment to care doesn&rsquo;t stop with our clients though, as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement as well as a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.<br /><br />(benefits pro-rated for part time employees)<br /> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees</li> <li>16 days of paid vacation the first year</li> <li>12 sick days with great wellness day</li> <li>13 paid holidays &ndash; 11 regular and 2 that you choose</li> <li>Professional funds and paid education leave</li> <li>Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first year</li> <li>Automatic additional pay raises when you have your 1st &amp; 3rd anniversary with Compass!</li> <li>And much, much more!!</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: MHT III, as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, provides a combination of social, physical, psychological, vocational and recreational services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and to enable these persons to function with greater independence.
Requirements: <ul> <li>BA/BS/BSW Degree in a Behavioral Science related field OR AA Degree and 2 years related work experience OR any combination of education and experience totaling at least 4 years and demonstrates sufficient knowledge and skills.</li> <li>Defined knowledge and experience of counseling, rehabilitation, training, and treatment services provided to psychiatrically impaired adults.</li> <li>Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor upon hire and be approved by the DOH.</li> <li>Current First Aid &amp; CPR certification and Food Handlers permit, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.</li> <li>Valid Washington State Driver's License required including vehicle and appropriate insurance, if applicable.</li> <li>Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.</li> </ul> <br /><strong>What you will be sharing</strong><br /> <ul> <li>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li> <li>Good computer and keyboarding skills. Ability to utilize electronic medical record system.</li> <li>Ability to assess the consumer&rsquo;s strengths and problem areas and apply appropriate rehabilitation and treatment modalities.</li> </ul>