Mental Health Care Associate — Impactful Patient Support

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

Job summary

The Mental Health Associate at Beth Israel Lahey Health provides mental health patient care activities delegated by the clinical nurse and reports to the nurse manager for administrative and professional development.

This role observes and reports patients' behaviors, assists with personal care, monitors vitals, supports meals, basic lab prep, and participates in crisis intervention trainings, contributing to safe patient care within 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.
• At least two years work experience in psychiatric setting.

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 (checks).
• Maintains a clean environment and transports patients 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

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Age based Competencies

Physical Demands

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Job description

The Mental Health Associate at Beth Israel Lahey Health provides mental health patient care activities delegated by the clinical nurse and reports to the nurse manager for administrative and professional development.

This role observes and reports patients' behaviors, assists with personal care, monitors vitals, supports meals, basic lab prep, and participates in crisis intervention trainings, contributing to safe patient care within the unit.