Mental Health Technician - Per Diem General Adult Unit

Mass General Brigham•Middleborough, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem, as needed position with a requirement of at least four 8/hr shifts per month. Shifts could be Days or Evenings and flexibility is a must. Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. At Oak Street South we focus on depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-injurious behavior, trauma, and personality disorders. We also commonly see comorbid substance use disorder, OCD, and eating disorders. Our patient interactions/interventions are therapeutic, highly interpersonal, and skills-based.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
0-1 year related experience preferred
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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

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.