Psych Tech - Mukilteo Evaluation & Treatment - On-Call

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Technician – On-Call

• ???? Mukilteo, WA | Evaluation & Treatment Facility (E&T)
• ???? Schedule : On-Call

Be the Calm in the Crisis — Join Our Inpatient Care Team

Compass Health is currently looking for an on-call Psychiatric Technician to join our dedicated inpatient care team at our Evaluation & Treatment (E&T) Facility in Mukilteo, WA . This role is ideal for candidates with a healthcare background—such as EMTs, CNAs, or behavioral health support staff—who are passionate about supporting individuals in psychiatric crisis.

About the Evaluation & Treatment Facility

Our E&T Facility provides short-term, inpatient psychiatric care for adults experiencing mental health emergencies. Staffed 24 / 7, the facility offers a safe, supportive environment for stabilization, assessment, and treatment. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to helping clients regain emotional and psychological stability.

What You Will Do

As a Psychiatric Technician , you’ll play a key role in providing compassionate care and supportive services to clients, including :

Assisting with behavioral observation, de-escalation, and safety monitoring

Supporting clients with basic care needs and life skills

Leading or co-facilitating recreational, vocational, or psychoeducational activities

Assisting with admissions, discharges, and client transitions

Maintaining a clean, safe, and structured milieu

Collaborating with clinicians, nurses, and prescribers in treatment planning

Accurately documenting client behaviors and progress in electronic health records

What You Will Bring

High School Diploma or equivalent required; AA or BA in a behavioral health-related field preferred

2+ years of relevant healthcare or behavioral health experience

Must obtain Agency Affiliated Counselor status through WA DOH upon hire (if not already credentialed)

Current First Aid & CPR certification and Food Handler’s permit (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background check

Your Skills & Strengths

Knowledge of psychiatric care and behavioral health support

Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis intervention skills

Ability to stay calm and solution-focused in challenging situations

Proficient with electronic medical record systems (EMR)

Organized and adaptable within a fast-paced inpatient environment

What We Offer (benefits pro-rated for part-time)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST for full-time employees

16 days of paid vacation in your first year

12 sick days , including a wellness day

13 paid holidays (11 standard + 2 personal choice)

403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% company match after one year

$300 in professional development funds annually

Up to 5 days of paid education leave

A workplace that values teamwork, well-being, and purpose

That’s over 45 paid days off in your first year!

About Compass Health

For more than 110 years, Compass Health has been the region’s largest private, non-profit provider of behavioral health services. We proudly serve individuals of all ages across Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties through outpatient, residential, and community-based care.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer , supporting equity and inclusion regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.