Mental Health Associate II U

You Belong Here.At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.FTE: 0.9, Shift: Day, Schedule: 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.Position SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesObserves 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 patientAssists 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 activitiesProvides 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 necessaryChanges bed linens tidies room and empties trash as neededProvides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurseMaintains clean and orderly utility roomsRequirementsHigh School DiplomaCurrent BLS CertificationCurrent Washington State Certified Nurse Assistant license requiredPrevious patient care experience, preferably in a behavioral health settingOur ValuesAs a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.Why MultiCare?Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employeesMission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serveMarket leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health systemEmployee-centric: Named Forbes

Created: 2025-12-12