Mental Health Specialist (3rd Shift)

High Point & SEMCOA•Brockton, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to prevent and treat substance use and mental health disorders. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life. The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, facilitating assigned groups, and monitoring and supervising patients during meals, groups, lectures, and approved activities. The role involves providing direct supervision to support safety and treatment goals, assisting with routine and emergency medical and psychiatric situations, and supporting crisis intervention and de-escalation. Specialists serve as campus responders, observe and document patient behaviors, participate in treatment team discussions, and engage in rehabilitative, therapeutic, and recreational activities. They also assist with admissions and discharges, conduct room and bag searches, maintain a clean and safe environment, and attend all required meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Knowledge of behavioral health conditions and substance use disorders
Ability to establish and maintain professional therapeutic boundaries
Understanding of ethical standards and confidentiality requirements
Ability to set limits and enforce program rules in a respectful, supportive manner
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to address scheduling, training, and personnel-related issues
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer proficiency
Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
Certification in an HPTC-approved de-escalation program or willingness to complete training
Ability to complete required annual TB screening
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services field preferred
Prior experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or a related field preferred
Peer Certification or Recovery Coach training preferred, or willingness to complete training within six months of hire

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Facilitate assigned groups and complete accurate, timely group documentation
Monitor and supervise patients during meals, groups, lectures, and approved activities, including outside privileges
Provide direct supervision of patients on the unit to support safety and treatment goals
Assist with routine and emergency medical and psychiatric situations, including safety checks, 1:1 observation, and emergency response procedures
Support crisis intervention and de-escalation in accordance with High Point training protocols
Serve as a campus responder using walkie-talkie communication systems
Observe, document, and communicate patient behaviors and interactions to nursing and clinical staff, and participate in treatment team discussions as required
Participate in rehabilitative, therapeutic, and recreational activities with patients
Assist with admissions and discharges, including completion of required paperwork
Conduct room and bag searches when indicated, following program policy
Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment, including light housekeeping as directed
Attend all required meetings, trainings, and educational conferences
Always adhere to standard precautions and infection control practices
Demonstrate respect for patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality
Maintain required competencies and certifications
Perform all Mental Health Worker responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Clinical Program Director