Mental Health Worker Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join the Psych Nursing team on a per diem basis in Boston, MA. The role supports an inpatient psychiatry unit under RN supervision and focuses on care for patients 18 and older.

The Specialist will participate in crisis intervention, assist with routine care, and lead therapeutic groups while collaborating with social workers and the treatment team to advance discharge goals.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to develop helpful relationships with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participates in crisis intervention with verbal and physical de-escalation per CPI and policy.
• Assists RN with physical care and personal hygiene for patients.
• Leads and co-leads therapeutic process-oriented and activity groups.
• Provides patient/family education regarding milieu programming and hospitalization goals.
• Gives observation and input to Nurse Manager/Charge RN when unable to communicate in meetings.
• Monitors progress toward goals and contributes to treatment planning and shift reports.
• Conducts patient safety checks and assists with vitals, intake, and ADL status.
• Shares observations with social workers and clinical team.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Group facilitation

Education

High School Degree or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

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

Schedule: Per Diem

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

• High School Degree or GED

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Certification in basic life support (BLS)

Experience

• Patient care skills acquired through 1 year of previous direct patient care experience

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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