Mental Health Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health, 32 Hours (Nights)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary psychiatric patient treatment team. The MHS implements clinical care responsibilities in accordance with inpatient psychiatry department policies, procedures and standards under the supervision of a psychiatric registered nurse. The Mental Health Specialist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients from ages 18 and above. The Mental Health Specialist must possess the knowledge and ability to gather data reflective of the patient’s age and developmental level in determining treatment needs

Position: Mental Health Specialist

Department: Brockton IP 2

Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

Job Requirements

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree OR HS Diploma/GED and 2 year’s experience in the mental health/related field OR Mental Health Specialist certificate

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Current BLS Certificate Required

EXPERIENCE:

Patient care skills acquired through one year of previous direct patient care experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):

• Demonstrated skill in developing helpful relationships with patients, families and staff
• Ability to use a variety of medical equipment necessary in the delivery of quality patient care
• Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including:
• knowledge of growth and development
• provide age appropriate communication

Compensation Range:

$22.84- $31.97

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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