Mental Health Specialist - AMH Dissociative/Trauma Unit

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, MA

2d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and participates in the therapeutic milieu on the AMH Dissociative/Trauma Unit. The role supports patients’ safety and well-being through therapeutic engagement, observation, crisis de-escalation, assistance with daily living activities, and participation in patient groups and unit operations. The position is onsite at 115 Mill Street, scheduled for 40 hours per week on a rotating shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of clinical experience; experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred.
Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
Complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire, with a score of at least 80% on the training modules.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience.
Previous experience in direct patient care.
Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care and complete assigned patient care tasks.
Document AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets accurately and promptly.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Participate in patient rounds and team activities.
Recognize behaviors that may contribute to a crisis and use verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
Help manage complex patient situations and schedules using department policies and procedures and promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Communicate changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse.
Follow standards of care, nursing policies, procedures, and protocols for assigned patients.
Remain awake and alert while on duty and perform point-of-care testing.
Participate in planning and implementing patient groups, and provide or supervise recreation and other off-hall activities.
Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed, including active milieu assessment and attention to safety during checks.
Help maintain a safe unit environment by reporting cleaning or equipment problems, participating in inventory, reporting low supplies, and promoting cleanliness and organization.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and nutritional needs, and reassure them during tests, examinations, and procedures.
Escort and supervise patients on and off the grounds while maintaining safety.
Complete mandatory in-service requirements, maintain age-specific care competency, identify professional development needs, seek feedback, and participate in critical incident debriefings.