Mental Health Technician - Per Diem General Adult Unit
Mass General Brigham
Summary
At Oak Street South we focus on depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-injurious behavior, trauma, and personality disorders. We also commonly see comorbid substance use disorder, OCD, and eating disorders. Our patient interactions/interventions are therapeutic, highly interpersonal, and skills-based.
Job description
This is a per diem, as needed position with a requirement of at least four 8/hr shifts per month. Shifts could be Days or Evenings and flexibility is a must.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Experience related experience 0-1 year preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
- Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] preferred
- 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
- Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire
Benefits
- 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.