Mental Health Specialist - AMH Psychotic Disorders

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patients with psychiatric needs through observation, therapeutic engagement, crisis de-escalation, activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe, organized unit environment. The specialist documents care, communicates changes in patient status to the RN, follows care standards and unit protocols, and contributes to professional development and competency.

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 collaborate with others.
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 direct patient care experience.
Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN in providing direct patient care and complete assigned patient care duties.
Document AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets accurately and on time.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Participate in patient rounds or teams and communicate patient status changes to the RN.
Identify behaviors that may lead to a crisis and use verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
Intervene in complex patient situations and manage patient schedules according to department policies, promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Follow standards of care, nursing policies, procedures, and protocols for assigned patients.
Remain awake and alert while on the job and perform Point of Care testing.
Participate in planning and implementing patient groups, recreation, and other off-hall activities.
Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision, including active milieu assessment and attention to safety during checks.
Identify and report housekeeping or equipment problems and low supplies; participate in the unit inventory system.
Initiate activities that help patients maintain clean surroundings and promote an organized, safe environment for patients and staff.
Identify patient hygiene needs and implement interventions to meet them.
Provide for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
Assist and reassure patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
Escort and supervise patients on and off the grounds while maintaining their safety.
Complete mandatory in-service requirements and maintain competency for age-specific patient populations.
Discuss strengths and professional development needs with a supervisor, seek constructive feedback, and participate in critical incident debriefing.