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Mental Health Tech Per Diem Nights

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital·Tacoma, Washington

$22 - $42/hr·Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients by assisting with basic care and recovery needs under RN supervision. Responsibilities include performing patient checks, monitoring vitals, and documenting interventions in Epic.

Wellfound is hiring Per Diem Mental Health Techs for our night day position.

The shift is 7 pm - 7:30 am.

Must be available several days during the week and weekends.

We are not hiring for weekend only techs.

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington.

We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited.

We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.

Position Information

  • The Mental Health Technician (MHT) functions as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assist with the provision of basic patient care and recovery needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The MHT provides and documents interventions in a variety of modalities individually matched to the needs of each patient. The MHT provides group as well as individual interaction with patients receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment in adherence with established treatment guidelines and agency policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions:
  • Follow direction and assignments of the Registered Nurse
  • Perform patient checks, CO / SP rounds,1:1 etc
  • Taking vital signs (Daily Weights/Input and output) and entering into Epic
  • Alerting RN of anything abnormal
  • Conduct patient safety searches (per routine and prn) and room searches
  • Monitor Meals and collect flatware
  • Assist with patient hygiene when required
  • Clean washer, dryer, phones and tables
  • Ensure detailed hand off to include special precautions to oncoming shift.
  • Checks of security of doors to offices, seclusion room and closest are locked (night tech)
  • Dryer screen is checked and lint removed after each load of laundry- washer/dryer log maintained
  • All sharp items used at shower time are checked back in
  • Able to communicate respectfully with patients and family members, utilizes motivational interviewing
  • Respect all diversity including cultural
  • Provides supportive interactions per patient needs
  • Perform assigned groups and document
  • Notifies nurse of any change in patient presentation, behavior or condition

We offer competitive pay and benefits

  • Hourly: NAR license $21.75-$40.34 + 15% per diem
  • Hourly: CNA license $22.82- $42.30 + 15% per diem
  • Shift
  • Differentials: Nights $2.00/ Weekends $1.25
  • Employee Assistance Program up on hire
  • 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
  • You will accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.

What We Require

Education:

  • High school or equivalent

Certification/License

  • Registered Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant – must have active to apply
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Food Handler’s Permit through Washington State
  • Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor within 90 days of hire

Work Experience

• One (1) year of direct patient care experience in mental health

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and an active CNA or RNA license, along with BLS and Food Handler's permits. Candidates must have one year of direct patient care experience in mental health.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Group Facilitation
  • Patient Safety Searches
  • Epic Electronic Health Records

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $42/hr
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, a joint venture between CHI Franciscan Health and MultiCare Health System, is a non-profit with the aim to provide safe, patient-centered, evidence based and trauma-informed care in collaboration with patients, families, and communities....

Salary listed on 11 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Behavioral health roles remain active in Washington

Behavioral health positions in Washington are typically supported by steady demand from outpatient, community, and telehealth settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a current unrestricted clinical license, experience with evidence-based therapy, and the ability to work from a HIPAA-compliant home office. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license status and prepare examples of your therapy approach before applying.

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