Mental Health Technician - AMH - 32 D/E Comm. Reint Unit

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in the unit's inventory system. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about mental health and patient support, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.
• Assists patients in their activities of daily living.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Collaboration

Epic training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

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Mental Health Technician - AMH - 32 D/E Comm. Reint Unit

Apply remote type Onsite locations Belmont-MA time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4018787 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

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

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
-1 Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-2 Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-3 Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
-4 Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
-5 Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
-Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
-1 Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
-2 Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
-3 Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
-4 Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
-1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
-2 Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
-3 Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
-4 Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
-5 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

Licenses and Credentials

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)

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

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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