Mental Health Specialist - Direct Care & Crisis Support

Mass General Brigham; Ohio; On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Neuropsychiatry Unit (SB2) at McLean Hospital is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu. You will assist with documentation, rounds, and patient activities while promoting professional standards.

Role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of clinical experience (psychiatric preferred), and completion of Epic training within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.
• Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
• Successful passing of Epic training modules (minimum 80%) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in providing direct patient care.
• Document AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets accurately and timely.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in patient rounds or teams and assist with patient care assignments.
• Perform Point of Care testing (POC) and assist in tests, exams, and procedures.
• Follow nursing policies, procedures, and protocols; promote safety and de-escalation when needed.
• Maintain patient hygiene, nutritional needs, and daily living activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Epic training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Neuropsychiatry Unit (SB2) at McLean Hospital is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu. You will assist with documentation, rounds, and patient activities while promoting professional standards.

Role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of clinical experience (psychiatric preferred), and completion of Epic training within 30 days.