Behavioral Health Support Technician

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pharmacy

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Support staff to participate in admission and discharge processes, record vitals, intake, and document on the Nursing Assessment Form; orient patients to unit layout and rights.

You will assist with basic nursing care, ADLs, specimen collection, monitoring vital signs, and support in crisis situations. This role supports interdisciplinary treatment planning and ensures patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years nursing/mental health care experience.
• BLS certification required.
• AVADE Training within six months.
• Enrolled in related bachelor’s program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist admission and discharge: document vitals, admission data, and belongings.
• Aid in basic nursing care and ADLs (eating, dressing, bathing, hygiene).
• Monitor and document patient status, safety, and routine vitals; report changes.
• Escort patients for tests; assist in crises with de-escalation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant experience

ER tech experience

Mental health worker experience

Bachelor’s degree-enrolled in Psychology/Social Work/Human Service

AVADE Training

Job description

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Support staff to participate in admission and discharge processes, record vitals, intake, and document on the Nursing Assessment Form; orient patients to unit layout and rights.

You will assist with basic nursing care, ADLs, specimen collection, monitoring vital signs, and support in crisis situations. This role supports interdisciplinary treatment planning and ensures patient safety and confidentiality.