Mental Health Specialist

Mass General Brigham - Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Specialist (MHS) to provide direct care to patients on inpatient psychiatric units. You will participate in admissions, monitor vitals, and deliver therapeutic and supportive counseling as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required: high school diploma or GED (or 5+ years of related experience); bachelor’s degree preferred; must complete restraint/de-escalation training within 30 days and AVADE training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. 5+ years of related experience in lieu of diploma/GED accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or actively pursuing/completed in Behavioral Health or Human Services.
• Must complete restraint and de-escalation training within 30 days of hire, and annually.
• Must complete AVADE Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective mental health interventions to assigned patients.
• Coordinate individual cases with the multidisciplinary team and complete related documentation.
• Promote patient recovery and adhere to Mass General Brigham & Salem Hospital policies.
• Participate in patient admissions and monitor vital signs daily.
• Assist with group programming and may act as a group leader.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and staff meetings.

Skills

Direct patient care

Therapeutic counseling

Group therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health or Human Services

Tools

AVADE Training

Restraint & De-escalation training

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital Psychiatry service includes 120 inpatient beds, child and adult PHPs, Neurodevelopment, IOP, and three very busy outpatient clinics. There is an extensive and full psychiatric service covering all levels of psychiatric care. MGB Salem qualifies for the federally sponsored loan forgiveness programs. MGB Salem Hospital is a member of the Mass General Brigham network that includes MGH, Brigham and Women’s, McLean, and other MGB institutions.

Qualifications

Under the direction of the Sr. Mental Health Specialist and Nurse Director, the Mental Health Specialist (MHS) performs direct care to patients within the inpatient psychiatric units at MGB Salem Hospital. Responsibilities include providing effective mental health intervention to assigned patients, coordinating individual cases with the multidisciplinary team and the completion of related documentation to promote the recovery of patients. This individual represents Salem Hospital in a professional manner while adhering to and enforcing all Mass General Brigham & Salem Hospital policies and guidelines as well as federal regulations and program requirements. The MHS participates in patient admissions, takes vital signs and meets with patients on a daily basis as assigned by the Registered Nurse, to provide therapeutic and supportive counseling. The MHS may assist patients to meet basic ADL needs. Duties may include providing behavioral interventions to manage patients as needed and demonstrate knowledge and ability to deploy less restrictive alternatives in managing agitated patients. The MHS may participate in patient restraints as directed by a licensed nurse. In addition, the MHS assists with group programming and may act as a group leader, observing and directing group therapy sessions. The MHS also participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings and attends regularly scheduled staff meetings. The MHS performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by a Sr. MHS, Charge Nurse or Nurse Director.

Qualifications -

• Required: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Will accept 5+ years of related experience in lieu of high school diploma/G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or actively working towards or completion of a related Bachelor’s Degree program in Behavioral Health or Human Services.
• Requires successful completion of restraint and de-escalation training required within 30 days of hire, and annually.
• Requires successful completion of AVADE Training.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

40 hrs per week

7a-3:30p

Every other Weekend / Every other Holiday

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1 Dove Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly

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EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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