Mental Health Technician
Mass General Brigham
Summary
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.
Job description
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
- 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.
Qualifications
36hr Evening Shift
3p-11:30p (rotating 4/5 shifts per week)
Every other weekend/Every other holiday
Pediatric Psychiatry
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
Experience: related experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Related experience 0-1 year preferred
- Successful completion of CPI training within 30 days of hire
- 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
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.