Mental Health Worker I (Night shift)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, operated by the Department of Mental Health, is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Worker to provide programmatic direct care services to clients. The role supports implementation of rehabilitative behavior and recreational programs, performs client-related housekeeping duties, attends client review meetings, accompanies clients to appointments, and provides leisure activities. This position is 40 hours per week on the 11 p.m.–7 a.m. shift in Unit 4 East. Scheduled days off alternate: Week A—Monday and Saturday; Week B—Sunday and Friday. Mandatory overtime is required. The Center is a 60-bed inpatient psychiatric facility that provides forensic evaluations related to pre-trial competency and criminal responsibility, along with integrated psychiatric treatment and recovery support. Its vision emphasizes preventing restraint and seclusion and fostering compassion, hope, self-determination, physical well-being, resilience, and community support.

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.
Ability to interact with people experiencing physical and/or emotional stress.
Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
Capacity to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures used in a mental health facility, including patient/client evacuation.
Minimum entrance requirements: none.
Depending on assignment, a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to the assignment may be required.
Depending on assignment, successful completion of training and obtaining and maintaining one or more certifications may be required: CPR, first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP).
Employees in this position are required to perform mandatory overtime.
The position is subject to vaccination-status acknowledgment and attestation requirements for COVID-19 and influenza, or required mitigation measures, under 101 CMR 23.00.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete client admission information by interviewing and orienting clients, documenting information on appropriate forms, and communicating priorities to appropriate people.
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 on a daily schedule according to hospital policy, helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Manage crisis situations using hospital policies and procedures and the least restrictive alternative to support client and staff safety.
Maintain work-related growth and competency through ongoing staff development programs.
Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment that complies with accrediting and licensing regulations and protects client privacy and dignity.
Provide direct care and assist with rehabilitative behavior and recreational programs.
Perform client-related housekeeping duties, attend client review meetings, accompany clients to appointments, and provide leisure activities.