MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - Community Reintegration Unit - Per Diem
McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
(Per Diem/Locum)

JobID:2192131
Location:McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA
Std Hrs/Wk:1.00
Shift:Rotating Shift
Full/Part time:Per Diem
Regular/Temporary:Per Diem
About Our Organization
As a leader in psychiatric care, education and research, McLean Hospital stands on a firm foundation of excellence built and maintained by its employees. With more than 1,700 staff, McLean has created a close-knit community in a caring work environment that promotes professionalism and pride. Within this supportive environment, our employees have the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to McLeans 190-year mission of providing a broad spectrum of the highest quality care, fostering research on new prevention and treatment methods and training new generations of clinicians and investigators. Thanks to our employees, McLean is consistently ranked the nations top psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Description
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 of AFS, 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
Conditions of Employment
Employment at McLean Hospital is contingent upon a successful CORI (Criminal Background Check) and clearance from the Occupational Health Department.
EEO Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, McLean Hospital offers consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, gender orientation or national origin. We also take affirmative action to attract and hire qualified minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities.
 
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