Mental Health Technician - 32/hr Part time Rotation

Mass General Brigham•Middleborough, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, supports patient safety and well-being, and helps maintain a therapeutic milieu at Oak Street South. The unit treats patients with depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-injurious behavior, trauma, and personality disorders, and commonly sees co-occurring substance use disorder, OCD, and eating disorders. Patient interactions and interventions are therapeutic, highly interpersonal, and skills-based. This is a part-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week, consisting of four 8-hour shifts. Shifts may be days or evenings, and the employee must be flexible and able to work both day and evening shifts each week. The position is onsite at 52 Oak Street.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; experience cannot substitute for this education requirement.
Related experience of 0–1 year preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Ability to operate within an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities successfully.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work effectively with patients, healthcare team members, facility personnel, and families or supportive others.
Ability to listen attentively, understand others’ points, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times.
Successful completion of CPI training within 30 days of hire.
Must be flexible and able to work both day and evening shifts each week.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accepted issuer preferred.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential in New Hampshire preferred.
Related experience of 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.
Provide parent and family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions.
Follow guidelines for patients on special status, including suicide, sexual abuse, or AWOL precautions.
Provide accurate shift-to-shift reports and remain on the unit while the incoming shift is receiving report.
Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
Maintain professional boundaries in relationships with patients.
Complete and file required documentation in a timely manner.