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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mental Health Specialist - AMH Substance Use Disorer

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBelmont, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One year of clinical experience is required; psychiatric-setting experience is preferred.
  • Previous experience in direct patient care is preferred.
  • Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others are required.
  • Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire, with a score of at least 80% on the training modules.
  • Must be able to perform the listed physical activities and meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, lifting 35 pounds or more with an assisted device, and carrying 20–35 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the registered nurse in providing direct patient care.
  • Document AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Participate in patient rounds or teams and complete patient care assignments.
  • Identify patient behaviors that may contribute to a crisis and use verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.
  • Intervene in complex patient situations and manage patient schedules using department policies and procedures while promoting the least restrictive alternatives.
  • Communicate changes in patient status to the registered nurse.
  • Follow standards of care and protocols for assigned patients and remain awake and alert while working.
  • Perform point-of-care testing.
  • Work effectively in the therapeutic milieu.
  • Participate in planning and implementing patient groups.
  • Provide and supervise recreation and other off-hall activities according to patient needs.
  • Provide patients with direction, support, and supervision as needed.
  • Follow established nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Conduct active milieu assessments while assigned to checks, with particular attention to safety concerns.
  • Help maintain a safe unit environment by identifying and reporting house-cleaning or equipment problems, reporting low supplies through the unit inventory system, and initiating activities that help patients maintain a clean and organized environment.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living by identifying hygiene needs and implementing interventions, providing for nutritional needs according to unit procedures, assisting and reassuring patients during tests and procedures, and escorting and supervising patients on and off the grounds while maintaining safety.
  • Complete mandatory in-service requirements and maintain competency in treating age-specific patient populations.
  • Discuss strengths and professional development needs with a supervisor, seek constructive feedback from peers and professional colleagues, and participate in critical-incident debriefing.

Desired Qualifications

  • Psychiatric-setting clinical experience is preferred.
  • Previous direct patient care experience is preferred.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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