Compassionate Psychiatric Care Technician

Socket.dev; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a compassionate health care assistant to provide direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and supporting a therapeutic milieu on the unit. The role requires collaboration with the health care team and adherence to unit guidelines.

Familiarity with Electronic Health Records, CPI training within 30 days of hire, and strong communication skills are expected; High School Diploma or Equivalent, BLS certification, and 0–1 year of related experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• BLS Certification required.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
• Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
• Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions
• Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
• Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
• Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
• Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Skills

Teamwork

EHR

Multitasking

Communication

CPI training

Patient advocacy

Boundary skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR System

Job description

Mass General Brigham seeks a compassionate health care assistant to provide direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and supporting a therapeutic milieu on the unit. The role requires collaboration with the health care team and adherence to unit guidelines.

Familiarity with Electronic Health Records, CPI training within 30 days of hire, and strong communication skills are expected; High School Diploma or Equivalent, BLS certification, and 0–1 year of related experience