Psychiatric Care Technician - Part-Time, Day/Eve Shifts

McLean Hospital; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation's McLean SouthEast unit is seeking a part-time patient care assistant to support patients with psychiatric disorders. The role focuses on safety, well-being, and therapeutic milieu through direct care, documentation, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include assisting with care for psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients; advocating for vulnerable patients; providing family counseling and maintaining professional boundaries; and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Basic life support and nurse aide licenses may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

EHR system

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Patient interaction

CPI training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The McLean Hospital Corporation's McLean SouthEast unit is seeking a part-time patient care assistant to support patients with psychiatric disorders. The role focuses on safety, well-being, and therapeutic milieu through direct care, documentation, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include assisting with care for psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients; advocating for vulnerable patients; providing family counseling and maintaining professional boundaries; and