Mental Health Associate II

About the job

MultiCare is hiring a full-time Mental Health Associate II for night shifts at Valley Hospital in Spokane Valley. Working with the registered nurse assigned to the patient, the associate provides direct observation of a patient experiencing confusion, suicidal ideation or another psychiatric condition that requires close supervision, keeping the setting safe, supportive and therapeutic.

MultiCare Valley Hospital in Spokane Valley is a fully accredited acute care hospital with 123 beds, a Level III Trauma Center, advanced cardiac care and a full range of surgical, inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic services.

What you'll do

• Watch the assigned patient, keeping a direct line of sight at all times, and report anything unusual to the responsible nurse right away
• Help keep the environment safe and free of hazards by observing and documenting patient behavior, searching patient rooms, reporting unsafe conditions, carrying out safety interventions and giving emotional support
• Step in right away if the patient tries something unsafe, such as climbing out of bed, walking without help, pulling at lines or tubes or acting aggressively, and get help when needed
• Orient patients and families to the facility and its policies and procedures
• Document patient care activities
• Provide direct care to patients as a licensed nurse directs
• Change bed linens, tidy the room, empty trash and keep utility rooms clean and orderly

What you need

• High school diploma
• Current BLS certification
• Current Washington State Certified Nurse Assistant license
• Previous patient care experience

Preferred

• Patient care experience in a behavioral health setting

Schedule

• Night shift
• A set pattern that repeats every two weeks
• Full-time, 0.9 FTE

Benefits

• Medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off
• Tuition assistance, residencies, fellowships and career development
• Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs