Mental Health Worker - MENTAL HEALTH WORKER (LMH)

Company Description

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

Job Description

Under supervision of Clinical nurse Manager, implements milieu and individual treatment as indicated on the multi-disciplinary treatment plan, and conducts safety checks. Participates in general milieu development and management activities. May be directed to provide physical care as per nurse manager.

Hours: Full-Time / 40 hours a week / Days / 7am-3pm / eow

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Completion of high school education or an equivalent accredited exam required.
BA or BS in Human Services field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one year of paid experience as MHW or Psychiatric Counselor preferred.
Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Group and individual counseling skills.
Good communications skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Cognitive and behavioral flexibility.
Safety awareness and problem solving.
Familiarity with acute care hospital setting and geriatric population preferred.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.