What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist - Community Reintegration Unit position at McLean Hospital?
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Job Summary
Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
-1Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-2Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-3Participates in the unit's inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
-4Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
-5Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
-Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
-1Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
-2Provides for patients' nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
-3Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
-4Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
-1Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
-2Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
-3Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
-4Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
-5Participates in critical incident de-briefing.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others.
- Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
- Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.
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 - 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%)
- 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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.40 - $29.73/HourlyGrade
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