Mental Health Specialist - Adult Psychotic Disorders unit

Mass General Brigham•Middleborough, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu. This role is on the 1 North unit, an inpatient unit for those with psychotic disorders, specializing in first-break cases. The focus is on symptom management and safety, ensuring a therapeutic environment to promote stabilization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Related experience 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions.
Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.