Seasonal Mental Health Worker I - Day Shift - 32 hours

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Seasonal Mental Health Worker I for Taunton State Hospital. The 32-hour, first shift position runs 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

with weekend availability required. This short-term seasonal assignment is not eligible for benefits and will provide direct care and support under nursing supervision on locked units. Employees perform ADL assistance, vital signs monitoring, and patient safety activities, following a person-centered approach while maintaining

Qualifications

• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Effective oral communication.
• Clear and concise writing.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Rapport with diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain calm in stressful situations.
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care including vital signs, intake/output, feeding and hygiene.
• Instruct and assist with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Use a person-first, recovery-oriented approach.
• Advocate for clients while maintaining confidentiality and human rights.
• Coordinate with staff to meet spiritual needs of clients.

Skills

Follow instructions

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Good judgment

Lifting ability

Job description

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Job Description - Seasonal Mental Health Worker I - Day Shift - 32 hours (2600065C)

Job Description

Seasonal Mental Health Worker I - Day Shift - 32 hours - ( 2600065C )

Description

Taunton State Hospital is seeking seasonal candidates for the Nursing Department to provide direct care and treatment to the adult mentally ill patients on the locked units of DMH at Taunton State Hospital under the direction of professional nursing staff. The MHW I will provide assistance, instruction and supervision in activities of daily living to include hygiene, care of living area, care of personal belongings. All interactions will be person centered utilizing a person first approach with safety of all being the number one priority while acknowledging the dignity of risk.

Please Note: This is a short-term seasonal position and is expected to begin in November and end in January/February. This position WILL NOT exceed 90 consecutive days and is not eligible for benefits.

Available Shifts: The selected candidate will work 1st Shift (6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.) on a 32-hour schedule. Days off will vary, and weekend availability is required.

Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provides direct care services daily to include but not limited to taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output as well as assisting clients with feeding and personal hygiene while instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily living to promote independent ADL functioning.
• Utilizes a Person First, Person Centered approach when working with clients in assisting them in their recovery.
• Provides care to the patients with respect to their needs as defined by the specific age population and / or culture. Assist in problem identification, planning and teaching by reporting pertinent observations to charge person.
• Serves as a client advocate, ensures that confidentiality and human rights are maintained.
• Ensures the spiritual needs of clients are met by coordinating with senior staff and / or charge nurse.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
• Ability to establish rapport & deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, cultural or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency

About Taunton State Hospital

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

DMH Vision and Mission:

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

Pre-Hire Process

A criminal background checkwill be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.

Based on assignment: Incumbents are required upon successful completion of a training program to obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification .

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation