Evening Inpatient Mental Health Caregiver

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Public Health is hiring a Mental Health Worker I for the Metro Boston Mental Health Units at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. This 40-hour-per-week evening role requires compassionate care within an inpatient psychiatric setting and involves alternating weekends off.

Shift hours are 2:45pm–11:15pm, with duties including direct patient care and collaboration with the treatment team. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, accompanying patients, conducting safety checks,

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications include the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Capacity to perform basic mathematics and to interact with people under emotional stress.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful or emergency situations and to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assist with activities of daily living (ADL) as needed.
• Accompany patients to appointments and assist medical staff as needed.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain observation levels per policy.
• Contribute to treatment plans and participate in Treatment Team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Mathematical skills

Observation skills

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Public Health is hiring a Mental Health Worker I for the Metro Boston Mental Health Units at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. This 40-hour-per-week evening role requires compassionate care within an inpatient psychiatric setting and involves alternating weekends off.

Shift hours are 2:45pm–11:15pm, with duties including direct patient care and collaboration with the treatment team. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, accompanying patients, conducting safety checks,