Mental Health Tech - Full and Part Time - All Shifts
Belmont, MA 
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Description

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 Program Manger, the CRC provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu within the scope of defined practice. Successful candidate will provide direct patient care through group and individual counseling in accordance with current treatment plan. Establishes relationships with patients that are helpful and maintains professional boundaries. Intervenes in managing complex patient situations. Participates in leading and co-leading patient groups. Provides and supervises community activities according to needs. Provides patients with direction and supervision as needed. Communicates information regarding patient milieu/therapeutic environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

Gunderson Residence offers residential and outpatient treatment for individuals with borderline personality disorder and other severe personality disorders, including those who experience co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as substance use, eating disorders, depression, or anxiety.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

High School Diploma or GED Required.

Bachelors degree preferred.

Requires verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in collaboration with others.

No experience required.

One year patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting.

Driver's license (MA, CT, NH, NY, RI, VT) required (varies by program), and ability to satisfactorily meet hospital driving standards.

Required to complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.

All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.

Employee must be available on Thursdays from 8am-Noon

For those unit to which it applies; Must have Medication Administration Program Certification, or successfully complete the Medication Administration Certification course provided by the Hospital. - Applicants who are not currently MAP(Medication Administration Program) certified will have a specified time period from the date of hire, to successfully complete a McLean sponsored MAP certification program.

Where MAP is required Color Blind Testing is a condition of employment for employees hired after 5/24/2019

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.

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 identity or expression, 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: Mental Health Worker
Organization: McLean Hospital(MCL)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Rotating
Posted Shift Description: Full and part time positions available on all shifts!
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Jun 7, 2023

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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