MHT III - Full-time - Whatcom Triage

<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>

Bellingham 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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38 hrs/week - 7:30am-8pm Thursday-Saturday

$23.17-$38.35/hr DOE Shift: DE

Overview: Compass Health is looking for a Mental Health Technician III for our Triage Center in Whatcom County! <br /> <br />The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) in Bellingham can accommodate individuals who are recovering from a mental health crisis. We provide crisis stabilization, walk-in emergency and next day appointments. The mental health facility is co-located with a detox facility that is operated by Pioneer Services, to which individuals needing non-medical sobering support can be referred.<br /> <br />Compass Health provides two Crisis Triage facilities -- one located at the Bailey Center in Everett and one in Bellingham, WA. Both Triage programs utilize a recovery model to assist those in behavioral health crisis to access services and supports and resume typical levels of functioning. Multi-disciplinary teams of Peer Counselors, Mental Health Technicians, Clinicians, Nurses, and Psychiatric providers work together to address their needs.<br /> <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: As part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, the MHT III provides a combination of social, physical, and psychological services to strengthen and enhance the capability of psychiatrically impaired persons and enable these persons to function with greater independence. <br /> <ul> <li>Provides supervision of clients during the day, evening, or night shift.</li> <li>Provides independent living skills training to include social and self-care skills training.</li> <li>Participates in treatment team meetings to access, plan, implement, and evaluate client treatment.</li> <li>Assesses, monitors, and documents client progress.</li> <li>Engages in active listening with individuals in the Triage Center.</li> <li>Participates in regularly scheduled supervision and team meetings.</li> <li>Remains compliant with required trainings and certifications.</li> <li>Behaves in an ethical and professional manner consistent with agency policy, state law, and licensing entities if applicable.</li> <li>Understands and practices safekeeping of client protected health information per Compass Health&rsquo;s HIPAA and other agency policies and procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrates respect for diversity and a commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.</li> <li>Demonstrates commitment to Compass Health&rsquo;s Strategic Intention, core Values and Core Competencies</li> </ul> <br /> <br /><strong>PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Assists in monitoring vital signs and safety checks.</li> <li>Performs Risk Re-assessments</li> <li>Engages clients in group activities.</li> <li>Cleans client rooms after discharge and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the unit.</li> <li>Monitors meal times.</li> <li>Answers the phones and takes criteria from community partners.</li> <li>Assists with the intake process of clients on admit.</li> <li>Assists with the discharge process of clients.</li> </ul> <br />
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>Individuals who do not already hold a license or associate license through the Washington State Department of Health must submit Agency Affiliated Counselor application 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> </ul> <br /> <br /><strong>What you will be sharing</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Defined knowledge and experience of counseling, rehabilitation, training and treatment services provided to psychiatrically impaired adults.</li> <li>Ability to formulate an individual treatment plan and apply appropriate rehabilitation and treatment modalities.</li> <li>Ability to relate effectively with patients, agency staff, other community programs, and the general public.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.</li> <li>Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.</li> <li>Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.</li> <li>General computer proficiency, including the ability to utilize electronic medical record systems.</li> <li>Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check, which may or may not include an additional search by DSHS.</li> </ul> <br /> <br /><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br /><br /> 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. We have been serving our clients and our communities for over 110 years, though our commitment to care doesn&rsquo;t stop with our clients as we take pride in offering our employees the opportunity to work in a culture that promotes learning, growth, and advancement. We maintain a focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance, which includes competitive compensation and benefits programs. Please visit our website for more information: www.compasshealth.org.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Compass Health promotes equal treatment and equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual minority status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.