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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

State government provides public services

Mental Health Worker 1

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFall River, MA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The position has no minimum entrance requirements.
  • Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
  • Based on assignment, incumbents must obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications after completing a training program: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
  • Successful candidates must acknowledge and attest to their COVID-19 and influenza vaccination status or applicable mitigation measures, as required for the position.
  • A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate before hire.
  • Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide programmatic direct care services and instruct and assist patients or clients in daily living skills to foster independence in feeding, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and self-preservation.
  • Assist professional staff in implementing habilitative and rehabilitative behavioral and recreational programs by reporting observations about patient or client behavior, needs, desires, and problems, and by providing information and recommendations concerning the patient or client and their treatment plan.
  • Organize and provide active treatment and leisure activities, encourage patient or client participation, and support work on goals identified in treatment plans.
  • Complete regular observational safety checks, environmental risk assessments, and one-to-one observation duties, and report changes in patient status to the charge nurse.
  • Respond to behavioral and medical emergencies using restraint reduction, de-escalation, debriefing, basic first aid, and CPR.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual or multilingual ability, including Portuguese, Spanish, or Khmer.
  • Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, behavioral disturbances, or mood disturbances in an inpatient setting.
  • Training in de-escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention procedures.
  • Experience working in facilities accredited or inspected by The Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, Board of Health, Department of Mental Health, or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant training or experience providing direct care and assistance with activities of daily living.

About the Company

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

State government provides public services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts runs state government operations to deliver public services and enforce laws for residents and communities. It provides programs and services through agencies and online portals, and residents interact by applying for benefits, renewing licenses, paying fees, or accessing records. Unlike private companies, it is funded by public funds and guided by policy, accountability, and transparency to serve all residents rather than shareholders. Its goal is to improve people’s lives by implementing legislative actions and delivering reliable, efficient public services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1788

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