Mental Health Specialist – Depression & Anxiety

Mass General Brigham; Kentucky; On-site; USD 64,185,000 - 85,188,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking staff for a 24-hour weekend package position at The McLean Hospital Corporation. The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and participation in therapeutic milieu activities.

The position requires ability to document accurately, maintain professional boundaries, and support patient groups while ensuring safety and care standards are met. Onsite at 115 Mill Street with rotating weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent; one year of clinical experience preferred, especially psychiatry.
• Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire; Epic proficiency is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in direct patient care and documentation with accuracy.
• Maintain professional boundaries and establish therapeutic relationships.
• Participate in patient rounds and care teams; complete assignments.
• Identify behaviors that may escalate crises; apply de-escalation techniques.
• Communicate changes in patient status to RN and follow care protocols.
• Participate in milieu planning and implement group activities for patients.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain organized, clean environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living and nutritional needs for patients.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic training

Job description

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

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

Weekend Package Opportunity: This 24-hour rotating day/evening weekend position offers enhanced compensation for employees who work all scheduled Weekend Package shifts.

Summary
Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions

• Assists the RN in providing direct patient care.
• 1 Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
• 2 Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries.
• 3 Participates in patient rounds or teams.
• 4 Completes patient care assignments.
• 5 Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal.
• Techniques to de-escalate crisis situation.
• 6 Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures, always promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
• 7 Communicates changes in patient status to RN.
• 8 Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.
• 9 Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job.
• 10 Performs Point of Care testing (POC).
• Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu.
• 1 Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups.
• 2 Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to needs.
• 3 Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
• 4 Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
• 5 Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns.
• Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care.
• 1 Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
• 2 Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
• 3 Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
• 4 Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
• 5 Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
• Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
• 1 Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
• 2 Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
• 3 Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
• 4 Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
• Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
• 1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
• 2 Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
• 3 Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
• 4 Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
• 5 Participates in critical incident de-briefing.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others. - Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire. - Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Short Term Unit (AB1 North & South) focuses on depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-injurious behavior, trauma, and personality disorders. We also commonly see comorbid substance use disorder, OCD, and eating disorders. Our patient interactions/interventions are therapeutic, highly interpersonal, and skills-based

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly

Grade

MCL050

EEO Statement:

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation 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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