Per Diem / PRN Clinic Behavioral Health Technician - $30 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Belmont
Posted on: October 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Clinic
Behavioral Health Technician for a per diem / prn job in Belmont,
Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed
to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental
health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since
1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of
mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of
mental illness and the training of generations of mental health
care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad
range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.
Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct
patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu. Assists the RN
in providing direct patient care - Accurate and timely
documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets -
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining
professional boundaries - Participates in patient rounds or teams -
Completes patient care assignments - Identifies patient behaviors
that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal
and verbal t echniques to de-escalate crisis situations - I
ntervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient
schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures, always
promoting the least restrictive alternatives - Communicates changes
in patient status to RN - Follows Standards of Care and protocols
for assigned patients - Remains awake and alert at all times while
on the job - Performs Point of Care testing (POC) - 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. Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu. -
Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups -
Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities
according to needs - Provides patients with direction, support, and
supervision as needed - Follows established Nursing policies,
procedures, and protocols - Active milieu assessment while assigned
to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns Participates in
the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care -
Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND
- Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND -
Participates in the unit's inventory system, reporting when
supplies are low - Initiates activities that assist patients in
maintaining a clean environment - I nitiates activities that
promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment Assists
patients in their activities of daily living - Identifies patient
hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these
needs - Provides for patients' nutritional needs according to unit
procedure - Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and
procedures - Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground,
maintaining patient safety Maintains a commitment to professional
growth and competency - Completes mandatory in-service requirements
- Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional
development with supervisor - Maintains competency for treating
age-specific patient populations - Seeks constructive feedback,
regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues
- Participates in critical incident de-briefing All McLean team
members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of
integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and
innovation in their work activities and interactions. High School
diploma or GED required. Prefer two years of college plus one year
of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
Licensure: N/A Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, and
ability to work in collaboration with others Experience: Previous
experience in direct patient care preferred Recruiter: White,
Siobhan Mass General Brigham Job ID #3303691. Posted job title:
Mental Health Tech - Per Diem Clinical Evaluation CenterAbout Mass
General BrighamJoin the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others
and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions.
Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it
takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our
mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to
dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We're helping patients
get the best care possible by working on digital health experience,
analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching
out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs.
Together, we're connecting premier hospitals and health
professionals to help serve patients and communities with
high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham
provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and
families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles,
and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top
hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
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