Mental Health Technician Psychotic Disorders - 32/hr D/E Rotate

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 3,069,000 - 4,104,000; Part time

Job summary

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. This is a part-time inpatient role on the 1 North unit, focusing on symptom management and safety, with four shifts per week (8 hours each) and a mix of Day and Evening schedules.

You will provide direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, ensure safety, support the therapeutic

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CPI training to be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience not required; 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Advocate for vulnerable patients and provide support.
• Counsel families, including Parent Management Training.
• Follow guidelines for special-status patients (suicide, abuse, AWOL).
• Complete shift reports and maintain unit presence during handoffs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Job Summary

Job Summary 1 North is an inpatient unit for those with psychotic disorders, specializing in first-break cases. Our focus is symptom management and safety, ensuring a therapeutic environment to promote stability. This is a part time position, FOUR shifts per week. Shifts are 8/hrs each and are a mix of both Days and Evenings. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with availability year-round on both Days and Evenings.

Summary

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.
• Thinks 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 52 Oak Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 32

Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $22.28 - $29.79/Hourly Grade 4

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In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums and bonuses
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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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