Mental Health Specialist - Dissociative/Trauma

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, MA

2d•$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 Proctor 2 Dissociative Disorders/Trauma Unit at The McLean Hospital Corporation. The unit provides care for adults with trauma-related disorders, including PTSD and dissociative identity disorder, and focuses on helping patients manage their disorders. This is an onsite, per-diem role with a rotating shift.

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, achieving at least 80% on the training modules.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
Previous experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN with direct patient care and timely, accurate documentation, including AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Participate in patient rounds or teams and complete assigned patient care responsibilities.
Recognize behaviors that may lead 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, promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
Communicate changes in patient status to the RN and follow standards of care, protocols, and nursing policies.
Remain awake and alert while on duty and perform Point of Care testing.
Participate in planning and implementing patient groups and provide or supervise recreation and other off-hall activities.
Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
Assess the milieu, particularly for safety concerns while assigned to checks, and help maintain a safe unit environment.
Report housekeeping, equipment, and supply concerns to the appropriate unit staff 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 procedures.
Assist and reassure patients during tests, examinations, and procedures.
Escort and supervise patients on and off the grounds while maintaining their safety.
Maintain professional growth and competency, complete required in-service training, and discuss development needs with a supervisor.
Maintain competency for assigned age-specific patient populations and seek constructive feedback from peers and professional colleagues.
Participate in critical incident debriefing.