Residential Mental Health Technician — DBT Care

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The ART is a 22-bed, short-term residential treatment program in Middleboro, MA. This is a part time, 24/hr a week position with 8-hour shifts, rotating Days and Evenings. Responsibilities include direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders and maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and BLS certification; CNA/LNA experience preferred. Strong teamwork and communication with patients, families, and health care staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Licenses: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; LNA/Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Experience: related experience 0-1 year 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 and family interventions.
• Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (e.g. suicide precautions).
• Provide shift-to-shift reports and remain on unit during incoming shift.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, maintain professional boundaries.
• Complete and file documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Team collaboration

Electronic Health Records

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR System

Job description

The ART is a 22-bed, short-term residential treatment program in Middleboro, MA. This is a part time, 24/hr a week position with 8-hour shifts, rotating Days and Evenings. Responsibilities include direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders and maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and BLS certification; CNA/LNA experience preferred. Strong teamwork and communication with patients, families, and health care staff are essential.