Mental Health Technician - Per Diem Adolescent

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Job Summary The ART is a 22-bed, short-term residential treatment program in Middleboro, MA. Our program uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as the primary treatment modality to serve patients experiencing a variety of psychiatric and psychosocial challenges, including suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors, mood and anxiety disorders, substance misuse, psychosis, and trauma reactivity.

This is a per diem, as needed position. A minimum of four 8/hr shifts are required per month, and two must be on the weekends. Shifts are as rotation of Days and Evenings. Must be able to work both Days and Evenings.

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.

Qualifications 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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 - 35lbsPushing 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%)Remote Type Onsite Work  Location
52 Oak Street Scheduled Weekly Hours0

Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range $22.28 - $29.79/Hourly Grade4

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