MentalHealthAssociateII-FloatPool

**Join a team that shares your calling** At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. **FTE:** 0.9, **Shift:** Day, **Schedule:** 12 hour shifts rotating weekends and holidays **Position Summary** The Mental Health Associate II is responsible for providing a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment while providing direct observation for an assigned patient experiencing confusion, suicidal ideation, or other psychiatric condition requiring close supervision. This position works in conjunction with the Registered Nurse assigned to the patient. **Responsibilities** * Observes assigned patient, maintaining a direct line of vision to the patient at all times and communicates unusual occurrences immediately to the nurse responsible for the patient * Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, implementing safety interventions and applying appropriate emotional support. * Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures Documents patient care activities * Provides appropriate interventions immediately if the patient is attempting to participate in an unsafe activity e.g. climbing out of bed, attempting to ambulate without assistance, pulling at lines or tubes, displaying aggressive behavior; and seeks assistance as necessary * Changes bed linens tidies room and empties trash as needed * Provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse * Maintains clean and orderly utility rooms **Requirements** * High School Diploma * Current BLS Certification * Current Washington Stat