Mental Health Associate: Compassionate Care & Crisis

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Mental Health Associate to perform delegated patient care activities under the supervision of a clinical nurse. The role supports patient observation, personal care, vital signs, and routine duties within a psychiatric unit.

Core responsibilities include reporting patient status, participating in crisis intervention training, and acting as a liaison for legal matters on the unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred in Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patients’ physical, emotional and social behaviors.
• Initiates necessary changes in staff response.
• Assists patients with personal care, monitoring vital signs and weights, preparing lab specimens, supervising meals, routine and special patient observations, maintaining a clean environment, transporting patient to activities and appointments.
• Teaches nonviolent crisis intervention techniques as directed by the nurse manager.
• Functions as the Legal Liaison for the unit.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Customer Service

Team Work

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred in Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Mental Health Associate to perform delegated patient care activities under the supervision of a clinical nurse. The role supports patient observation, personal care, vital signs, and routine duties within a psychiatric unit.

Core responsibilities include reporting patient status, participating in crisis intervention training, and acting as a liaison for legal matters on the unit.