Inpatient Psychiatric Technician - Night Shift

McLean Hospital; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

McLean Hospital seeks a part-time Nursing Assistant for McLean SouthEast, a generalized inpatient unit focusing on depression and anxiety. You will provide direct care, support safety, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu in a patient-centered team environment.

The role involves night shifts 11pm–7:30am, four 8-hour shifts weekly, onsite at 23 Isaac Street. LNA and BLS credentials preferred; CPI training within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• 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.
• Think(s) 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

EHR software

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

CPI training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

McLean Hospital seeks a part-time Nursing Assistant for McLean SouthEast, a generalized inpatient unit focusing on depression and anxiety. You will provide direct care, support safety, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu in a patient-centered team environment.

The role involves night shifts 11pm–7:30am, four 8-hour shifts weekly, onsite at 23 Isaac Street. LNA and BLS credentials preferred; CPI training within 30 days is required.