Evening Mental Health Worker (Correctional Facility)

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Mental Health Worker to care for patients in the Health Service Unit at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction in Billerica, MA. Under supervision, the MHW conducts safety checks, provides direct care, and reports changes to nursing and clinical staff.

Responsibilities include documentation in the EMR, coordinating with staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, and delivering crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct care experience with mentally ill, emotionally or physically handicapped individuals.
• Strong oral, written, organizational and time management skills; ability to maintain cohesive records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks of patients at various intervals.
• Collaborate with staff to identify patient milieu issues and promote a therapeutic milieu.
• Complete written documentation for patient and program operations in the EMR.
• Demonstrate crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups for patients on the Health Service Unit (HSU).
• Disseminate items to patients and assist with unit operations.
• Prepare space for new patients and assist with moving in/out.
• Monitor patients via video; ensure unit is clean and secure; perform housekeeping and routine maintenance.
• Assist Medical Records Coordinator with filing/scanning in EMR.
• Perform other work as required by Management.

Skills

Direct care experience

Crisis intervention

Record-keeping

Education

Associate's degree in psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree in psychology/mental health

Job description

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Mental Health Worker to care for patients in the Health Service Unit at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction in Billerica, MA. Under supervision, the MHW conducts safety checks, provides direct care, and reports changes to nursing and clinical staff.

Responsibilities include documentation in the EMR, coordinating with staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, and delivering crisis intervention as needed.