Mass General Brigham·Belmont, Massachusetts
The Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care and manages the therapeutic milieu under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Key duties include crisis de-escalation, patient documentation, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation
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Summary Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
-1 Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets.
-2 Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries.
-3 Participates in patient rounds or teams.
-4 Completes patient care assignments.
-6 Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures, always promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
-7 Communicates changes in patient status to RN.
-8 Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients.
-9 Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job.
-1 Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups.
-2 Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to needs.
-3 Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
-4 Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
-1 Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-2 Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-3 Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
-4 Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
-1 Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
-2 Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
-3 Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
-1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
-2 Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
-3 Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
-4 Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
-5 Participates in critical incident de-briefing.
Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others. - Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire. - Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Work Location: 115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly
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A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with at least one year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting. Candidates must be able to pass Epic training and meet specific physical requirements for patient handling.
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