Mental Health Specialist - Dissociative/Trauma

McLean Hospital; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation is seeking a Per Diem Proctor 2 Dissociative Disorders/Trauma Unit nurse aide in Belmont, MA. You will provide direct patient care under the RN and participate in a therapeutic milieu, supporting safety and treatment goals on an on-site basis.

The role requires one year of clinical experience (psychiatric preferred) and completion of Epic training within 30 days, with an 80% module passing requirement. Epic training is essential to maintain care standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Must complete Epic training within 30 days of hire.
• Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in direct patient care and documents care notes.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining boundaries.
• Participates in patient rounds or teams.
• Completes patient care assignments.
• Identifies behaviors that could lead to a crisis and uses de-escalation techniques.
• Intervenes in complex patient situations following policies to promote safety.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the RN.
• Follows Standards of Care and unit protocols.
• Provides direction and supervision during tests and procedures.
• Maintains a safe, organized patient environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Epic training

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

Summary

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

Essential Functions

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

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

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 Proctor 2 Dissociative Disorders/Trauma Unit provides world-class care for trauma and trauma-related disorders, such as PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. The program focuses on treating adults diagnosed with trauma-related disorders, who need resources to manage their disorders.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly

Grade

MCL050At

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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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