Mental Health Specialist - Per Diem Psychiatric Care

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

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.