Mental Health Specialist - Short Term Unit: Depression and Anxiety

Partner's Healthcare; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking an Overnight Medical Support Specialist to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse on the Short-Term Unit AB1 North (115 Mill Street).

The role requires maintaining patient safety, completing documentation, participating in patient groups, and supporting activities of daily living while upholding unit standards and Epic training compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting; 1-2 years preferred.
• Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire; 80% minimum on Epic modules.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN in providing direct patient care.
• Accurate and timely documentation of assessments and progress notes.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships and maintains professional boundaries.
• Participates in patient rounds and care planning.
• Performs basic patient care assignments and safety checks.
• Performs Point of Care testing (POC) as needed.
• Maintains unit environment and safety protocols.
• Supports activities of daily living and patient nutrition needs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Epic training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Site: The McLean Hospital CorporationMass 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

SummaryUnder direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.This is an overnight position.Does this position require Patient Care?Yes

Essential Functions

• Assists the RN in providing direct patient care.
• Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries.
• Participates in patient rounds or teams.
• Completes patient care assignments.
• Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; 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, always promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
• Communicates changes in patient status to 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.
• Participates 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.
• 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 Unit Secretary/ND.
• Identifies and reports equipment problems to 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; 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 de-briefing.

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

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) 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 32
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly

Grade

MCL050

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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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