Mental Health Specialist - AMH Neuropsychiatry Unit

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, CA

5d•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. The role is in the Neuropsychiatry Unit (SB2) at McLean Hospital, a specialty care program for dementia and cognitive impairments. The MHS supports patient safety, daily living needs, therapeutic activities, and the maintenance of a safe and organized unit environment.

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 preferred.
Previous direct patient-care experience preferred.
Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

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, teams, and the planning and implementation of patient groups.
Identify 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 in accordance with department policies and procedures, promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Communicate changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse and follow applicable standards of care, protocols, and nursing policies.
Remain awake and alert while on duty and perform Point of Care testing.
Provide and supervise recreation and other off-hall activities according to patient needs.
Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision, including active milieu assessment and attention to safety while assigned to checks.
Help maintain a safe unit environment; report cleaning and equipment problems and low supplies, and participate in the unit inventory system.
Initiate activities that help patients maintain a clean environment and promote an organized, safe environment for patients and staff.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, identify hygiene needs, and implement interventions to address them.
Provide for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
Assist and reassure patients during tests, examinations, and procedures.
Escort and supervise patients on and off the grounds while maintaining safety.
Maintain professional growth and competency, complete mandatory in-service requirements, and identify development needs with a supervisor.
Maintain competency in treating age-specific patient populations and seek constructive performance feedback from peers and professional colleagues.
Participate in critical incident debriefing.