Mental Health Worker I - Weekend Shift

Mass; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Taunton State Hospital in Taunton, MA is seeking a Mental Health Worker I for weekends only to provide direct care and treatment to adults with mental illness on the locked DMH units. The role emphasizes a person-centered approach, safety, and support with daily living activities.

The position is part-time, 20 hours per weekend, with mandatory overtime. Ideal candidates demonstrate teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
• Ability to establish rapport & deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, cultural or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care services daily including taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output, and assisting with feeding and personal hygiene.
• Uses a person-first approach to support recovery.
• Assists with learning daily living skills to promote independence.
• Advocates for clients and protects confidentiality and human rights.
• Coordinates with staff to meet spiritual needs of clients.

Skills

Instruction following

Effective communication

Clear writing

Team collaboration

Rapport with diverse groups

Calm under pressure

Judgment

Lifting ability

Bilingual preferred

Job description

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Job Description

Description

Taunton State Hospital is seeking a candidate to work weekends only for the Nursing Department to provide direct care and treatment to the adult mentally ill patients on the locked units of DMH at Taunton State Hospital under the direction of professional nursing staff. The MHW I will provide assistance, instruction and supervision in activities of daily living to include hygiene, care of living area, care of personal belongings. All interactions will be person centered utilizing a person first approach with safety of all being the number one priority while acknowledging the dignity of risk.

Please Note: Thisposition is20 hours per week on weekends only. Days off are Monday through Friday. The schedule is:

1st shift - 20 hours - 10:30A-9P - Unit Cain 4 West - Days off M/Tu/W/Th/F

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provides direct care services daily to include but not limited to taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output as well as assisting clients with feeding and personal hygiene while instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily living to promote independent ADL functioning.
• Utilizes a Person First, Person Centered approach when working with clients in assisting them in their recovery.
• Provides care to the patients with respect to their needs as defined by the specific age population and / or culture. Assist in problem identification, planning and teaching by reporting pertinent observations to charge person.
• Serves as a client advocate, ensures that confidentiality and human rights are maintained.
• Ensures the spiritual needs of clients are met by coordinating with senior staff and / or charge nurse.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
• Ability to establish rapport & deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, cultural or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

About Taunton State Hospital:

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori .

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.

Based on assignment: Incumbents are required upon successful completion of a training program to obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification .

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff…

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue

Job

Direct Care

Agency

Department of Mental Health

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

1

Salary

24,377.34 - 30,826.64 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Aff…

Bargaining Unit : 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No