Mental Health Specialist
About The Position
Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
- Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
- Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- related experience 0-1 year preferred
Responsibilities
- Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
- Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
- Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
- Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
- Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
- Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
- Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
- Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
- Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
- Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
- Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
- Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
- Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
- Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
- Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
- Participates in critical incident de-briefing.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
