Mental Health Technician Weekend - General Adult Unit

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McLean South East (MSE) is a generalized inpatient psychiatric unit with a primary focus on the treatment of depression and anxiety though we also care for patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders; including OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our team provides patient-centered care through therapeutic engagement, medication management, and behavioral interventions in a supportive, team-based environment.

This is a weekend part-time Night shift position - 8/hr Night shifts every Friday and Saturday on the General Adult Unit. Shift starts t be able to work 40/hrs on the day shift for the first week for training and orientation.

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

• 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

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
• Data Conversion
• Various Issuers preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA
  - New Hampshire]
• New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Related experience 0-1 year preferred

• - 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%)…