Mental Health Tech, Nights - Float

McLean Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Belmont
115 Mill Street (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2024
Description As a member of the Resource Team, you have the opportunity to care for patients on all our in-patient units as well as at the Clinical Evaluation Center. The variety of work assignments affords a rich learning experience. A comprehensive orientation is provided. Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu. Successful candidate will provide accurate and timely documentation on progress notes, and observation sheets. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries. Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation. Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups. Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns. Assists patients in their activities of daily living. Qualifications Exact salaries are calculated when a job offer is to be made and are based on a candidate's experience and qualifications. Employees in this position are eligible for shift differentials." As a member of the Resource Team, you receive an additional $1/hr on your base salary. High School Diploma or GED Required. Bachelors degree preferred. Requires verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in collaboration with others. No experience required. One year patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting. Employees are expected to remain awake and alert at all times on all shifts. All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes. Required to complete electronic medical records training, and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire. This position requires a one-year commitment before transfers will be accepted. EEO Statement It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation. Primary Location : MA-Belmont-MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus Work Locations : MCL McLean Hospital Main Campus 115 Mill Street Belmont 02478 Job : Social Services/Mental Health Organization : McLean Hospital(MCL) Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours : 40 Shift : Night Job Employee Status : Regular Recruiting Department : MCL Nursing Resource Team Job Posting : Oct 3, 2024