Mental Health Care Worker Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: THERAPIST- Licensed or License eligible Company: The Whitney Academy, Inc. Location: East Freetown, MA Description: About the Organization Whitney Academy Inc. is a residential facility serving adolescent boys with psychiatric diagnoses and histories of sexual behavior problems. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of treatment methods and client care. Our clinical staff is present at conferences around the country and internationally. Come be a part of this growth-oriented environment! About the Position The Therapist is responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, development and implementation of behavior programs, direct therapy services, consultation, and case coordination. The Therapist addresses the social, emotional & behavioral needs of students with intellectual deficits and a wide range of emotional/behavioral disorders that manifest themselves in self injurious, intrusive, violent & predatory patterns, particularly those of a sexual nature. He/she shall work closely with staff from the Education, Family Services, Residential & Medical Departments, as well as the Psychiatrist, and administrative personnel. Requirements We are seeking a Master's level therapist (licensed or license eligible) to provide individual and group psychotherapy, develop and maintain treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team and manage quarterly documentation. Examples of Additional Responsibilities: Make appropriate diagnostic assessments of students with behavioral, psychological and learning problems. As an interdisciplinary team member, develop and implement specific objectives & interventions for client treatment in the social/emotional/behavioral domains and complete all required progress reports. Ensure that all assessments and behavior programs are duly recorded, disseminated, and interpreted to all relevant staff or other parties. Provide intense therapy and social skills training on a group and individual basis to assigned caseload as required. Provide liaison services to agencies, clinics, court officials and families pertaining to risk levels, status & treatment needs of individual students. Education: Minimum of a Master's Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or the equivalent. Must be eligible for or hold MA licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC). Benefits Include: * Fully Paid employee * Medical and Dental * Yearly merit increases * 2 weeks paid vacation per year paid holidays * Fully Paid Life and Disability Insurances Contact: The Whitney Academy, Inc. Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 619 East Freetown, MA 02717 Phone: Register to View Ext. 220 Fax: Register to View

Job Title: Mental Health Worker 8 hr/wk - Days Company: North Shore Medical Center Location: Lynn, MA Description: The Mental Health Worker will provide routine patient care in accordance with established methods, recognized standards, and our established policies and procedures at NSMC Union Hospital. He/she is directed in the performance of these duties by the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse who will monitor and evaluate performance to assure quality patient care. Requirements Must be able to receive and understand oral instruction, preferably in the English language. Must be able to function under direction, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others. EDUCATION REQUIRED High School diploma or equivalent preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED. Certification as a nursing assistant in the state of Massachusetts is required. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience with psychiatric patients preferred. Experience working with the geriatric population strongly preferred.

Job Title: Mental Health Worker Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Location: Boston, MA Description: Mental Health WorkerMental Health Worker IAgency Name:Dept. of Mental HealthOfficial Title:Mental Health Worker IFunctional Title:Mental Health WorkerOccupational Group:Medical Asst & Pers SvcsPosition Type:SL - Sick LeaveFull-Time or Part-Time:Full-TimeSalary Range:$25,986.74 to $32,861.92 AnnuallyBargaining Unit:02Shift:NightConfidential:NoNumber Of Vacancies:1City/Town:BostonRegion:BOSTONFacility Location:Metro Boston Mental Health UnitsApplication Deadline:08-03-2010Apply Online:NoPosting ID:J22227This position is funded from the Commonwealth's annual operating budget.Duties:Working under supervision, administers physical and emotional care to mentally ill patients. Assists in implementing treatment plans, rehabilitation programs, reports and documents observations; and assists in maintaining a clean; safe environment.1. Provides direct care services in the skills of daily living by instructing and/or assisting patients in feeding, bathing, toileting, dressing, cleaning and clothing maintenance, oral and physical hygiene, self-preservation, etc. including taking and reporting vital signs to ensure the daily needs, dignity and human rights of the patients are met.2. Assist in the planning and implementation of rehabilitative, behavioral and recreational patient care by attending Treatment Team meetings and unit ?rounds? and reporting and discussing observations regarding patient needs, behavior, desires or problems to ensure consistency and timeliness of good patient care.3. Responds efficiently and effectively to emergency situations.4. Performs and/ or supervises patient-related duties, including housekeeping tasks as needed, observing and reporting need for maintenance and repairs to ensure a clean safe environment for patients.5. Communicates patient observations and other information both verbally and by documenting in patients? medical records and other required formats such as (but not limited to) incident reports and restraint/seclusion forms.6. Accompanies patients to appointments, programs and treatment areas and may assist professional or medical staff in providing services to patients.7. Instructs patients in fire safety and preservation skills to ensure their safety in an emergency situation.8. Remains informed of hospital and departmental policies and procedures as well as Joint Commission regulations to provide a safe therapeutic environment.9. Actively participates in the Performance Improvement process at both unit and hospital wide level.10. Attends meetings and trainings to improve knowledge and skills to better serve patient needs.11. May be required to provide ?specialized? services to patients in the hospital or at other locations in order to provide support and ensure safety.12. Practices principals of CARE, including prevention, trauma-informed care, de-escalation and restraint/seclusion only when necessary to provide a safe environment.13. Establishes a rapport with patients and other staff to aid in patient care and establish good working relationships.14. Adheres to hospital medical privacy policy.15. Completes other duties as assigned by following instructions and procedures to ensure total patient needs are metQualifications:MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.Preferred Qualifications:1. Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.2. Ability to interact effectively with patients/clients, professionals, para-professionals and visitors.3. Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/ or emotional stress.4. Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.5. Ability to organize work, understand hospital structure and follow through on scheduled activities.6. Ability to exercise sound judgment.7. Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, guidelines and policies governing assigned unit activities.8. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.Comments:This is a Temporary positionHours to be worked: 11:00pm-7:00amDays off: Wk(1) Tuesday& Saturday Wk(2) Sunday & WednesdayA criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants"If there is no civil service list for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil Service examination when administered. As applicable, preference for this position will be given to those candidates who are eligible for Civil Service/ConTest Reinstatement/Reemployment or to those candidates who have passed the civil service examination for this job title, and who respond to the job certification that was recently issued for this location" and/or to employees laid off or bumped from this title who are eligible for recall, and in accordance with Article 14 or applicable Collective bargaining requirements.How To Apply:Mail cover letter and resume to:Health Office of Human Resources ? Lemuel Shattuck Hospital170 Morton StreetJamaica Plain, MA 02130Attn: Rochelle JacksFax # Register to View If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at Register to View Agency Web Address:http://www.mass.gov/dmhDiversity Officer:Ms. Georgette Tanner, Register to View An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: PT - Mental Health Technician - 1st shift -Children's Unit Company: Westwood Lodge Hospital & Lowell Treatment Center Location: Westwood, MA Description: MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (MHT) FT/PT/PD Various Units Dependent Upon Availability JOB PURPOSE: The Mental Health Technician is a member of the nursing unit staff and functions under the direct supervision of the Charge RN in providing direct patient care and in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu; in order that the hospital can fulfill its primary mission of providing quality health care within the community. RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include, but not limited to) ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING: Give routine daily care as directed by the RN in accordance with Westwood Lodge Hospital/LTC's policies and procedures in order to ensure quality care for assigned patients. Encourages and motivate patients to maintain self-care; including dressing &am room care. Provides personal nursing care when patient is unable to including bathing, feeding, shaving, toileting. Takes and reports vital signs and collects specimens at specified intervals. Adheres to infection control procedures. Assists in the unit admission procedure as delegated by the RN THERAPEUTIC AND SAFE MILIEU: Participates in providing a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients according to policies and procedures in order to ensure quality nursing care. Accompanies patients to and from unit in a safe, orderly manner. Maintains control of group. Conducts 15-minute safety checks properly, according to policy. Follows policies and procedures in accounting for sharps and checking for contraband. Participates in psychiatric emergencies properly. Co-leads and participates in treatment modalities, including groups. Maintains appropriate boundaries with staff and patients at all times. Redirects patients in a positive and respectful manner to assure adherence of unit rules. Documentation is completed in a quality oriented way on a daily basis that meets or exceeds all quality components, as determined through regular chart audits. STAFF EDUCATION: The Mental Health Technician participates in educational and other activities that help maintain clinical competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality of patient care. Attends and participates in all staff meetings. Attends and participates in all mandatory in-services. Attends and participates in voluntary in-services. Attends at least three Group Training sessions each year to develop group leadership competency. Assists with the unit orientation of new staff members through mentoring. Maintains an on-unit record of educational activities. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma/equivalent or 2-years related experience. Associates or Bachelor degree in psychology or related field or human behavior or equivalent is preferred. Experience: Prefer at least 1 year experience in behavioral health field. Technical &am OtherSkills: Ability to communicate clearly through spoken words and in writing. Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to interact compassionately and appropriately with families of the mentally ill. The mental health technician must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures. Interested Applicants: Please complete online application via attached link or proceed to:: www.Arbouhealth.com > Westwood Lodge >Job Opportunities EOE. * All Positions at Westwood Lodge Hospital are based on a two week schedule and have the following Mandatory Conditions of Employment: Overtime, Shift Work, Rotating Work Schedule, Work Location Change (other than the location regularly scheduled), and FT/PT employees must work a minimum of every other weekend.

Job Title: Psychiatric Technician Company: Bournewood Health Systems Location: Brookline, MA Description: Implement treatment, reevaluate patient response, and recommend changes to nursing care. Complete safety checks, lead groups, document progress notes. Participate in delivery of patient care and ensuresafety of the milieu. This position is a member of the Multidisciplinary team and may be reassigned to cover an RN when there is a shortage or sick call (if s/he has already been licensed as an RN). Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a Nursing program. May be registered or awaiting successful completion of boards. Prior hospital experience preferred. CPR certification required. Excellent interpersonal skills mandatory.

Job Title: Overnight Mental Health Worker Company: Arbour HRI Hospital Location: Brookline, MA Description: We are seeking caring individuals with educational degree's in behavioral health, or college students seeking a degree in the human services field for positions as Mental Health Workers. Duties include monitoring patient safety, co-leading therapy groups, assisting with group programs and activities in the milieu for hospitalized behavioral health patients. Facility Information: Arbour-HRI Hospital is a 68-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs located in Brookline. Specialty programs include The Triangle Program, which provides partial hospitalization for gay/bisexual/transgender/lesbian men/women with addictions, mental illnessor trauma history. The Center for Women's Development offers inpatient and partial hospitalization services to women who are suffering from trauma or eating disorders. Requirements Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, physical fitness and be comfortable working with patients in acute psychiatric distress. Bachelors in Psychology field preferred.

Job Title: Mental Health Worker Flex/Float Company: Arbour HRI Hospital Location: Brookline, MA Description: We are seeking caring individuals with educational degrees in behavioral health, or college students seeking a degree in the human services field, for positions as Mental Health Workers. Duties include monitoring patient safety, co-leading therapy groups, assisting with group programs and activities in the milieu for hospitalized behavioral health patients. This position is a benefit eligible part-time flexible position. 24 hours a week are guaranteed with the opportunity to pick up extra shifts when available. This is an every weekend position. Facility Information: Arbour-HRI is a psychiatric hospital that offers the advantages of both a big and small facility. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries and benefits as well as opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, we are small enough to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in a great area of Brookline right near BU and Coolidge Corner and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply. Requirements Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, physical fitness and be comfortable working with patients in acute psychiatric distress. Bachelors Degree in the Psychology Field preferred.

Job Title: Mental Health Worker Supervisor Company: Arbour HRI Hospital Location: Brookline, MA Description: We are seeking caring individuals with coursework or experience in human services or allied health related fields. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, physical fitness and be comfortable working with patients in acute psychiatric distress. Duties include monitoring patient safety, co-leading therapy groups, assisting with group programs and activities in the milieu for hospitalized behavioral health patients. Our warm and educational environment offers extraordinary interdisciplinary collegiality and we provide highly individualized and personal care to our patients. Facility Description: Arbour-HRI is a psychiatric hospital that offers the advantages of both a big and small facility. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries and benefits as well as opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, we are small enough to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in a great area of Brookline right near BU and Coolidge Corner and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply Requirements Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field required. One year residential psychiatric hospital experience required.

Job Title: Child Care Worker Company: Confidential Company Location: Springfield, MA Description: Child Care Worker New Beginnings Substance Abuse, Mental Health Residential Program Part-time First Shift Weekend Direct Service Advocate Saturday/Sunday 7a-3p* (*Every weekend or every other weekend schedule available*) Qualifications: Minimum H.S. diploma with experience in a human service field; residential experience required Must have prior experience working with domestic violence and addiction issues Must have understanding of and be supportive of program premise that relapse is a part of recovery Experience working with diverse populations required. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and working telephone Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Bilingual (Spanish/English, Russian/English) preferred Duties and Responsibilities: Answer phones and provide information and referral Conduct program intake as needed Provide crisis intervention Provide support to residents throughout their stay Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the facility and property (including, but not limited to: vacuuming, laundry, loading/unloading groceries, shoveling, raking, mopping) Monitor facility safety issues, including reporting of maintenance problems and need for supplies Ensures safety of program by conducting various checks of premises including alarms, windows, doors, appliances, and bedroom checks Complete room inspections Ensure thorough communication of staff from shift to shift Ensures residents are following program schedule and adhering to program policies and guidelines Assist with child care as needed Ensure that residents clean up their area prior to leaving dining area after breakfast Ensure completion of morning chores Wake residents by 9am Complete all required paperwork Maintain client records and logs Ensure mothers supervise children Prepare rooms for new residents including washing, drying and putting away linen Attend staff meetings Provide transportation to residents and adhere to all safety laws/policies regarding seat belts, car seat requirements and speed limits at all times. Administration of medications to residents Performs other related duties as needed. Date posted: 6/28/10 Location: Westfield Hourly rate: $11.00 Please e-mail resume/cover letter to: [click on "Apply Online" button] Location: Westfield, MA Compensation: $11.00/hour; pro-rated vacation & personal/sick time This is a part-time job. This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Category: Childcare

Job Title: Mental Health Technician - Hillside House Company: Westwood Lodge Hospital & Lowell Treatment Center Location: Westwood, MA Description: The Hillside House at Westwood Lodge Hospital is seeking a PT Mental Health Technician JOB PURPOSE: The Hillside House Mental HealthTechnician is a member of the Partial Hospital staff who functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing responsible supervision and structure to dorm residents. RESPONSIBILITIES (include, not limited to) THERAPEUTIC AND SAFE MILIEU: Engage with residents in a friendly and respectful manner. Enforce dorm rules and policies, including ensuring that residents sign in and out as required and reminding residents about activities such as meals and AA meetings. Mediate disputes between residents. Ensure security of staff areas. Keep important patient items such as medications secure, and provide medications to residents so that they can self-administer. Documentation as required by the program. STAFF EDUCATION: The Mental HealthTechnician participates in educational and other activities that help maintain clinical competency in areas of responsibility to ensure quality of patient care. Attends and participates in all staff meetings. Attends and participates in all mandatory in-services. Attends and participates in voluntary in-services. Attends at least three Group Training sessions each year to develop group leadership competency. Assists with the unit orientation of new staff members through mentoring. Maintains an on-unit record of educational activities. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor degree in psychology or related field or human behavior or equivalent is preferred. Experience: 1 Year of experience in behavioral health field. 2+ Years experience in behavioral health or substance abuse preferred. Technical Skills: Ability to communicate clearly through spoken words and in writing. Age and Disability: Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to interact compassionately and appropriately with families of the mentally ill. Other: The mental health associate must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and structure to residents of Hillside House. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the challenges faced by dually diagnosed adults, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and to provide the care needed or call an administrator as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures. The individual must be comfortable working alone in a somewhat isolated setting, and have good judgment regarding when to call for consultation or help. * All Positions at Westwood Lodge Hospital are based on a two week schedule and have the following Mandatory Conditions of Employment: Overtime, Shift Work, Rotating Work Schedule, Work Location Change (other than the location regularly scheduled), and FT/PT employees must work a minimum of every other weekend.