Per Diem / PRN Float Behavioral Health Technician - $30 per hour

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Float Behavioral Health Technician for a per diem / prn job in Belmont, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Behavioral Health Technician
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• Up to 8.00 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Per Diem

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors.

The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Exact salaries are calculated when a job offer is to be made and are based on a candidate's experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position are eligible for shift differentials." As a member of the Resource Team, you receive an additional $1 / hr on your base salary.

High School Diploma or GED Required. Bachelors degree preferred. Requires verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in collaboration with others.

No experience required. One year patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting. Employees are expected to remain awake and alert at all times on all shifts.

All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.

Required to complete electronic medical records training, and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.

This position requires a one-year commitment before transfers will be accepted. As a member of the Resource Team, you have the opportunity to care for patients on all our in-patient units as well as at the Clinical Evaluation Center.

The variety of work assignments affords a rich learning experience. A comprehensive orientation is provided. Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.

Successful candidate will provide accurate and timely documentation on progress notes, and observation sheets. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries.

Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation.

Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups. Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns.

Assists patients in their activities of daily living.

Recruiter : Sumrall, Nekyelle

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3309353. Posted job title : Mental Health Tech - Float Per Diem

About Mass General Brigham

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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.

We’re helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs.

Together, we’re connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.

Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.

Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
18 hours ago