Treatment Attendant 1

Job overview

The Treatment Attendant 1 role is onsite in Shelton, WA, at the Northwest Indian Treatment Center inpatient facility. Compensation is listed as $22.01 in the posting, but no pay unit is stated. The role supports a 24-hour residential treatment program serving patients in recovery. The attendant provides direct supervision and support, helps maintain a safe and structured residential environment, and encourages patient engagement and recovery. Working with a multidisciplinary team, the role supports daily routines, patient transitions, medication-related procedures within the role’s scope, documentation, and continuity of care.

What you'll do

• Provide direct support and supervision to patients
• monitor patient location, participation, wellness, and safety and communicate significant concerns
• use trauma-informed communication, DBT skills, de-escalation, and therapeutic redirection
• support daily routines, treatment schedules, meals, and approved activities
• observe medication self-administration and complete required documentation according to policy and direction
• assist with admissions, orientation, discharges, and approved patient transportation
• complete shift documentation and maintain patient records
• support a safe and organized residential environment
• collaborate with treatment, counseling, nursing, recovery support, and other team members
• contact designated on-call personnel when assistance is required and appropriate staff are unavailable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

treatment attendant 1

shelton wa

squaxin island tribe

residential treatment

substance use recovery

patient support

trauma-informed care

dbt skills

de-escalation

medication documentation

multidisciplinary team

weekend and holiday shifts

on-call contact

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Schedules may include days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. AA plus one year of relevant experience, high school diploma/GED plus three years of relevant experience, or four years of relevant experience is required. Current Washington State driver’s license, background check, TB test, and CPR/First Aid training are required; Indian Preference will be exercised.

About the employer

Squaxin Island Tribe is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.