Mental Health Care Coordinator

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Central Massachusetts is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support internal and external customers, including patients, families, nurses and physicians, within the Mental Health Team.

This full-time day shift position involves assisting in patient care, documenting vitals, and participating in safety and therapeutic activities while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Required: 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: 2. Current BLS certification required within one month as a condition of employment.
• Preferred: 1. Associates Degree
• Preferred: 2. Medical terminology and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Mental Health Team and serves both internal and external customers including patients, families, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
• Provide clear, timely communication to the Registered Nurse (R.N.) regarding observations and changes seen in the patient.
• Records behavioral data on appropriate data sheets.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, environmental safety rounds, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed utilizing de-escalation and calming tools and strategies with anxious patients and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
• Participates and shares responsibility for the development and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Serves as a leader or co-leader for group activities such as goal setting group, dual diagnosis groups, various activity groups, and structuring and supervising recreational activities.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient support

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Central Massachusetts is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support internal and external customers, including patients, families, nurses and physicians, within the Mental Health Team.

This full-time day shift position involves assisting in patient care, documenting vitals, and participating in safety and therapeutic activities while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.