Winter-Seasonal Mental Health Worker I (Night shift)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, operated by the Department of Mental Health, is seeking four seasonal Mental Health Workers to provide direct care to clients. The role supports rehabilitative, behavioral, and recreational programming; completes client-related housekeeping; attends client review meetings; accompanies clients to appointments; and provides leisure activities. The position is winter-seasonal, 40 hours per week, on the third shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Seasonal positions do not offer employee benefits except paid holidays and sick-time accruals. The Center is a 60-bed inpatient psychiatric facility that provides forensic evaluations related to pre-trial competency and criminal responsibility, as well as integrated psychiatric treatment and care. Its vision emphasizes compassion, recovery, self-determination, physical well-being, and preventing restraint and seclusion. A criminal background check will be completed for the recommended candidate. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified. Depending on assignment, a current valid driver’s license may be required, and successful completion of training may require obtaining and maintaining CPR, first aid, and/or Medication Administration Program certification. The position is subject to the state regulation concerning COVID-19 and influenza vaccination or required mitigation measures.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in the care, development, and treatment of individuals with mental illness.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to gather information by observing and questioning individuals.
Capacity to interact with people experiencing physical and/or emotional stress.
Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
Capacity to transport heavy objects or persons.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in a mental health facility, including evacuation of patients or clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and/or experience of homelessness.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency.

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic direct care services to clients.
Assist with implementing rehabilitative, behavioral, and recreational programs.
Perform client-related housekeeping duties.
Attend client review meetings.
Accompany clients to appointments and provide leisure activities.
Complete admission information by interviewing and orienting clients, documenting information on appropriate forms, and communicating priorities to appropriate staff.
Contribute to effective interpersonal and community relations to support quality client care and promote the image of the Center.
Complete assigned coverage and other duties according to the daily schedule and hospital policy, helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Oversee and intervene in crisis situations using hospital policies and procedures and the least restrictive alternative to promote client and staff safety.
Participate in ongoing staff development to support work-related growth and competency.
Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment that complies with accrediting and licensing regulations and protects clients’ privacy and dignity.