Mental Health Support Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Mental Health Associate to perform delegated mental health patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role reports to the nurse manager for administrative and professional development purposes.

The position emphasizes contributing to patient care quality, collaborating with nursing staff, and supporting continuous improvement in clinical workflows.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patients' physical, emotional and social behaviors. Initiates necessary changes in staff response.
• Assists patients with personal care, monitoring vital signs and weights, preparing lab specimens, supervising meals, routine and special patient observations (checks), maintaining a clean environment, transporting patient to activities and appointments.
• Teaches nonviolent crisis intervention techniques as directed by the nurse manager.
• Functions as the Legal Liaison for the unit.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred in Psychology or related field

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Mental Health Associate to perform delegated mental health patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role reports to the nurse manager for administrative and professional development purposes.

The position emphasizes contributing to patient care quality, collaborating with nursing staff, and supporting continuous improvement in clinical workflows.