Mental Health Technician Job at McLean Hospital, Middleborough, MA

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  • McLean Hospital
  • Middleborough, MA

Job Description

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.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
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.


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] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
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.


Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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.

Job Tags

Shift work

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