Mental Health Technician - 24/hr Evening/Day rotate

Partner's Healthcare; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking staff for McLean SouthEast to provide direct psychiatric patient care, support the therapeutic milieu, and participate in medication management and behavioral interventions. The role emphasizes teamwork, rapid response in emergencies, and maintaining clinical documentation with EHR systems.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and 0-1 year related experience. CPI training must be completed within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS Certification preferred or required.
• LNA licensure (New Hampshire) preferred.
• New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.
• Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Successful CPI training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
• Provide parent/family counseling and training as needed.
• Adhere to safety guidelines for patients on special status (suicide, abuse, AWOL).
• Transmit accurate shift-to-shift reports and remain on unit during reports.
• Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
• Complete and file all required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Patient care teamwork

Active listening

CPI training requirement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

Job Summary

McLean SouthEast (MSE) is a generalized inpatient psychiatric unit with a primary focus on the treatment of depression and anxiety though we also care for patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders; including OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our team provides patient-centered care through therapeutic engagement, medication management, and behavioral interventions in a supportive, team-based environment.

Summary

Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
• Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions
• Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
• Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
• Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
• Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
• Data Conversion
• Various Issuers preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire]
• New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Experience

related experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 23 Isaac Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range: $20.84 - $29.79/Hourly
Grade: 4
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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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