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Mental Health Specialist - AMH Dissociative Disroders/Trauma
 McLean Hospital | |
$22.00 - $30.00 / hr
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 United States, Massachusetts, Belmont | |
| 115 Mill Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 31, 2026 | |
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Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary SummaryUnder direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Assists the RN in providing direct patient care. -1Accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets. -2Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries. -3Participates in patient rounds or teams. -4Completes patient care assignments. -5Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal. -Techniques to de-escalate crisis situation. -6Intervenes in managing complex patient situations and patient schedules, utilizing department policies and procedures, always promoting the least restrictive alternatives. -7Communicates changes in patient status to RN. -8Follows Standards of Care and protocols for assigned patients. -9Remains awake and alert at all times while on the job. -10Performs Point of Care testing (POC). -Works effectively in the therapeutic milieu. -1Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups. -2Provides and supervises recreation and other off-hall activities according to needs. -3Provides patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed. -4Follows established Nursing policies, procedures, and protocols. -5Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns. -Participates in the maintenance of the unit environment to ensure safe care. -1Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND. -2Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND. -3Participates in the unit's inventory system, reporting when supplies are low. -4Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment. -5Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment. -Assists patients in their activities of daily living. -1Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs. -2Provides for patients' nutritional needs according to unit procedure. -3Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures. -4Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety. -Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. -1Completes mandatory in-service requirements. -2Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor. -3Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations. -4Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues. -5Participates in critical incident de-briefing. Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others. - Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire. - Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Work Location Scheduled Weekly Hours Employee Type Work Shift Pay Range $22.40 - $29.73/HourlyGrade MCL050 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. | |