Mental Health Worker Nights, 36 hours/week, every other weekend

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a Mental Health Worker for the Geri Psych - Seton 7 West unit. This night-shift role supports a multidisciplinary psychiatric team and provides direct patient care for adults 18+.

You will assist with hygiene, monitor vitals, participate in therapeutic activities, and help discharge planning under RN supervision. Responsibilities include crisis intervention using CPI techniques, documenting progress, and communicating with the social worker and treatment team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR HS Diploma/GED with 2 years of mental health experience OR Mental Health Specialist certificate
• CPR Certification required
• One year of direct patient care experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Participates in crisis intervention using CPI de-escalation
• Assists RN with physical care and hygiene
• Leads and co-leads therapeutic process oriented and activity groups
• Provides patient/family education and supports milieu programming, goals of hospitalization and interventions
• Gives observation and input to Nurse Manager/Charge RN
• Evaluates patient progress toward goals and contributes to treatment planning
• Conducts patient safety checks and vital signs
• Identifies barriers to discharge
• Shares observations with social worker and care team

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Group therapy leadership

Patient education

Observation and reporting

Team communication

Vital signs monitoring

Discharge planning input

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HS Diploma/GED + 2 years MH experience

Mental Health Specialist certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Mental Health Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary psychiatric patient treatment team. He/she implements clinical care responsibilities in accordance with inpatient psychiatry department policies, procedures and standards under the supervision of a psychiatric registered nurse. The Mental Health Specialist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients from ages 18 and above. The Mental Health Specialist must possess the knowledge and ability to gather data reflective of the patient’s age and developmental level in determining treatment needs.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary psychiatric patient treatment team. He/she implements clinical care responsibilities in accordance with inpatient psychiatry department policies, procedures and standards under the supervision of a psychiatric registered nurse. The Mental Health Specialist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients from ages 18 and above. The Mental Health Specialist must possess the knowledge and ability to gather data reflective of the patient’s age and developmental level in determining treatment needs.

Position: Mental Health Worker

Department: Geri Psych - Seton 7 West

Schedule: Nights, 36 hours/week, every other weekend

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Participates in crisis intervention through the use of verbal and physical de-escalation of potentially unsafe or aggressive behavior per CPI technique and seclusion/restraint policies/procedures
• Assists RN in administering physical care and personal hygiene measures to assigned patients as appropriate
• Leads and co-leads therapeutic process oriented and activity groups
• Provides patient/family education and supports regarding milieu programming, goals of hospitalization and therapeutic interventions in support of meeting those goals
• Gives observation and input regarding the patient to Nurse Manager/Charge RN when unable to communicate directly at treatment team meetings
• Continuously evaluates patient progress toward goals clearly evident in documentation, participation in treatment planning, shift report and report to charge RN
• Conducts and/or assists RN with patient search for contraband, vital signs, height, weight and orientation to the unit
• Conducts patient safety checks as assigned to monitor both individual patient safety as well as unit mood and rising acuity concerns in the milieu
• Identifies issues related to progress towards discharge or any barriers to discharge
• Vital signs, intake and output, activity of daily living status
• Gives observation and input regarding the patient to Nurse Manager/Charge RN when unable to communicate directly at treatment team meetings
• Shares observations and pertinent information with social worker, clinical colleagues, and patient family/caregivers

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree OR HS Diploma/GED and 2 years' experience in the mental health/related field OR Mental Health Specialist certificate
• CPR Certification Required

Preferred Education And Experience

• Patient care skills acquired through one year of previous direct patient care experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in developing helpful relationships with patients, families and staff
• Ability to use a variety of medical equipment necessary in the delivery of quality patient care
• Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including:
• knowledge of growth and development
• provide age-appropriate communication

Compensation Range

$18.42- $27.37

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans