Mental Health Specialist - General Adult Unit

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, MA

21h•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu on the General Adult Unit. The role supports patient safety, care planning, daily living needs, therapeutic activities, and maintenance of a safe and organized unit environment. The position is onsite at 115 Mill Street and is a 24-hour-per-week rotating day and evening weekend-package position.

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care.
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 team activities and complete patient care assignments.
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 in accordance with department policies and procedures, promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Communicate changes in patient status to the Registered Nurse.
Follow standards of care and protocols for assigned patients, remain awake and alert while working, and perform Point of Care testing.
Participate in planning and implementing patient groups.
Provide and supervise recreation and other off-hall activities according to patient needs.
Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
Follow established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols, and actively assess the milieu for safety concerns while assigned to checks.
Identify and report housekeeping or equipment problems and report low supplies as part of the unit inventory system.
Initiate activities that help patients maintain a clean environment 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 procedures.
Assist and reassure patients during tests, examinations, and procedures.
Escort and supervise patients on and off the grounds while maintaining patient safety.
Complete mandatory in-service requirements and maintain competency for age-specific patient populations.
Identify professional strengths and development needs with a supervisor, seek constructive feedback, and participate in critical incident debriefings.