Mental Health Technician - Adolescent Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$26.69-$44.12/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join MultiCare Health System as a Mental Health Technician – Adolescent Behavioral Health in Tacoma, Washington, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $26.69 - $44.12/hour.
- Medical, dental and retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Code Lavender
- Employee Assistance Programs
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment within an adolescent behavioral health unit. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive health outcomes and document patient behaviors and interventions.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in a human services field is preferred, though one year of relevant experience may be substituted. Candidates must obtain a Nursing Assistant Registered or CNA certification and meet specific state credentialing requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$74k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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