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

BMC Health System; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCHS seeks a Mental Health Worker to join the Psych Nursing team on Seton 5 West. The role supports inpatient psychiatry under RN supervision, caring for adults 18+ and assisting with daily activities and safety.

You will participate in crisis intervention, lead therapy groups, educate patients and families, and document progress for treatment planning. The schedule is 36 hours weekly, nights, with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 2 years in mental health or Mental Health Specialist certificate.
• CPR certification required.
• Patient care skills and crisis intervention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in crisis intervention using verbal and physical de-escalation per CPI policies.
• Assists RN with physical care and hygiene for assigned patients.
• Leads and co-leads therapeutic process oriented and activity groups.
• Provides patient/family education on milieu programming and treatment goals.
• Observes and reports to Nurse Manager/Charge RN when unable to communicate at meetings.
• Evaluates patient progress toward goals and documents in treatment planning.
• Performs vital signs, intake/output, and daily living activities.
• Conducts safety checks to monitor mood and rising acuity.
• Collaborates with social workers and clinical staff to share observations.

Skills

CPI de-escalation knowledge

Relationship building

Age-appropriate communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HS Diploma/GED

Mental Health Specialist certificate

CPR Certification

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: Mental Health Worker

Department: Psych Nursing - Seton 5 West

Schedule: 36 hours/week, Nights, 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

REFERRED 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.

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