Mental Health Specialist - Psychotic Disorders

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, MA

2d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The McLean Hospital Corporation, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist (MHS) to provide direct patient care and participate in the therapeutic milieu. This role is crucial in supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service within a not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to advancing its mission through high-performing teams and groundbreaking medical discoveries. The MHS will work on the Bipolar & Psychotic Inpatient Unit (AB2), specializing in first-break cases, focusing on symptom management, safety, and fostering a therapeutic environment for stabilization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting
1-2 years preferred
Previous experience in direct patient care preferred
Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others.
Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in direct patient care preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the RN in providing direct patient care, including accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Participates in patient rounds or teams.
Completes patient care assignments.
Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.
Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures and always promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Communicates changes in patient status to the RN.
Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.
Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job.
Performs Point of Care testing (POC).
Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu, including participating in planning and implementation of patient groups.
Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to needs.
Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Provides active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns.
Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care.
Identifies and reports housekeeping problems to the Unit Secretary/ND.
Identifies and reports equipment problems to the 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 and 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 strength 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 debriefing.