Mental Health Worker

Mass General Brigham

. Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeJamaica Plain • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care in a psychiatric setting, utilizing de-escalation techniques and behavioral interventions while collaborating with healthcare teams. Proficient in monitoring patient conditions, documenting observations, and maintaining a safe environment.

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Inpatient Psychiatric ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationDe-Escalation TechniquesPatient Care CoordinationComputer Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Patient CareVital Signs MonitoringBehavioral Intervention StrategiesDocumentation in Medical RecordsMilieu Group CoordinationSafety ChecksActivities of Daily Living AssistanceRestraint/Seclusion ParticipationGroup Treatment Program ParticipationPatient Property Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem-SolvingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

OutlookPeopleSoftFaulkner 411Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Psychiatric CareMental HealthInterdisciplinary Healthcare TeamCompetency ActivitiesQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Monitor patients and the tone and activity of the psychiatric unit
Coordinate and execute milieu groups and unit activities
Maintain a safe environment and perform safety checks
Use de-escalation, limit-setting, and behavioral intervention strategies
Participate in restraint/seclusion when less restrictive measures fail and monitor restrained or secluded patients
Assist adult and geriatric patients with activities of daily living
Take and document vital signs, weights, blood glucose, and specimens
Notify registered nurses of abnormal findings or changes in patient condition
Assist with admissions, belongings searches, and patient property management
Follow milieu care plans and participate in group treatment programs
Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
Attend team meetings, teaching conferences, and special case conferences
Document patient observations and group notes in the medical record
Use Outlook, PeopleSoft, Faulkner 411, and other databases
Support patient and family psychosocial needs and provide resource information
Participate in competency, quality improvement, and customer service activities
Coordinate patient information and care across departments and facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
2+ years of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
Previous group experience preferred
Two years inpatient MHW experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
Computer proficiency
Ability to maintain CPR certification
Ability to complete annual competencies and ongoing education
Ability to work 40-hour evening shifts
Ability to work onsite at 1133 Centre Street

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Professional development support
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities