Ummh

Mental Health Associate, PTRC, 20 Hours, Nights

Worcester, MA

Sponsorship not specified$21k-$29kDetected 2 days ago

Patient CareResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $20.60 - $28.59 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities.

Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, environmental safety rounds, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed utilizing de-escalation and calming tools and strategies with anxious patients and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
Performs a variety of test and procedures which may include but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, and intake and output as assigned by R.N.
Documents daily progress notes, and group notes (per policy) and as assigned by R.N.
Provides personal care as appropriate, working to optimize patient's independent functioning in performance of daily routines.
Performs safety checks on patients and unit as directed. Documents findings.
Reviews and follows treatment plan with patient. Provides feedback to clinical team regarding implementation of the plan. Implements special treatment strategies as indicated in the plan.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Current Basic Life Support or Heart Savor certification required within one month as a condition of employment
Must have effective interpersonal skills to provide respectful, culturally and age appropriate communication with patients, staff, visitors and others.

One year of relevant patient support experience.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
Must demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
Must have ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.
The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description.
Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered sedentary.
Position requires work indoors in a normal patient care environment.

$20.60 - $28.59 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities.
Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.
We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
Participates as a member of the mental health team on an inpatient and/or outpatient mental health unit.
Serves as a member of the Mental Health Team and serves both internal and external customers including patients, families, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
Assists in medical emergencies as directed by R.N. Utilizes proper safety techniques and body mechanic in all work-related activities.
Assists the R.N. in other medical and psychiatric interventions as directed.
Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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