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Mental Health Specialist

Mass General Brigham

Salem, MAFull-time$19.81–28.3/hrPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.81–28.3/hr
Location
Salem, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Mental Health Specialist. The Mental Health Specialist provides direct, restraint‑free patient care under a Nurse Manager’s direction, delivering medical attention for both voluntary and involuntary patients while ensuring safety and supporting recovery in a diverse, acute‑care setting.

Key focus areas include Performs direct patient care in a restraint‑free environment, Provides medical attention for voluntary and involuntary patients, and Maintains safety and compliance with hospital protocols.

Important skills include Computer Proficiency, Hospital Software Competency, and Communication With Diverse Patients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer ProficiencyHospital Software CompetencyCommunication With Diverse Patients

Qualifications

HS Diploma or GEDAvade Training Completion Within 30 DaysCPR CertificationExperience in Acute Care Hospital Setting or Inpatient Mental Health Unit or Related Experience

Full job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, performs direct care to patients in a restraint free environment to promote the recovery of patients. Also provides appropriate medical attention for patients requiring care in voluntary and involuntary situations, under the direction of the Registered Nurse to promote the recovery of patients.

Qualifications

Qualifications- Required:

  • HS Diploma or GED required.
  • Within 30 days of hire, requires successful completion of Avade Training. Requires intense attention to ensure a safe environment. Proficiency in using computers and the ability to quickly gain competency in various specific hospital software. Ability to communicate with patients of a diverse age, populations, and multitude of cultural/ethnic backgrounds.

Preferred:

  • Experience in an acute care hospital setting, inpatient mental health unit or any related experience (eg: residential setting)
  • CPR Certification

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

32 hrs evenings 3p-11:30p

eow/eoh-Epstein 5 adult psychiatry

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1 Dove Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly

Grade

4

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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