Mental Health Associate, PTRC, 32 Hours, Nights
$42,848–$59,467 year
On-siteWorcester, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct direct patient care on inpatient and/or outpatient mental health units, including treatment planning, milieu safety assessments, and group activity leadership. Perform patient safety checks, vital signs monitoring, and procedures such as EKGs and phlebotomy as assigned. Maintain patient logs, organize care charts, and document daily progress notes while communicating behavioral observations to the Registered Nurse. De-escalate anxious patients and utilize restraint policies when necessary. Work night shifts (2300-0730) for 32 hours, adhering to every-other-weekend and holiday schedules.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification
- One year of relevant patient support experience
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner
- Effective interpersonal skills to provide respectful, culturally and age appropriate communication with patients, staff, visitors and others
- Effective problem-solving abilities for routine situations
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Associates Degree
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