Mental Health Specialist

MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Medical/Behavioral Health duties: Provides behavioral evaluation services to patients and are specialized in the evaluation and treatment of mental, emotional, and/or behavioral issues. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Hours: Per-Diem/ two shifts a month/ most likely evenings and nights

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate’s Degree in human sciences field or related area.

2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

3. Crisis prevention intervention (CPI) certification.

4. One (1) year of experience in a locked, inpatient psychiatric unit.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in human sciences field or related area.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Responsible for patient and unit safety checks, including one to one observation, as assigned by RN.

2. Participates in belongings searches on admission, discharge and, as needed, searches of packages brought to Unit by visitors.

3. As assigned by RN, functions as contact person for individual patients to assist with belongings, answer questions about unit activities, and direct to treatment providers as appropriate.

4. Facilitate recreational and recovery groups.

5. Monitors and assists visitors to the Unit following locked door protocols.

6. Provides supervision of meals served in common dining area.

7. Participates in de-escalation and crisis intervention under the direction of an RN and per CPI protocol.

8. As available, accompanies patients off unit, per MD orders, for testing, court appearance and/or outdoor exercise.

9. Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and personal care such as showering and shaving.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Generous earned time benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on-campus parking

About MelroseWakefield Hospital:

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.