Mental Health Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, 32 Hours (Evenings)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mental Health Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary psychiatric patient treatment team. He/she 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: Schedule: 32 Hours (Evenings): ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: At the beginning of shift, attends shift report, reads all progress notes, test results and other patient data to determine patient status for past several shifts. Reviews and implements treatment plan/behavior management plan to achieve patient goals Reads treatment plans and daily mental status assessments on patients to ensure consistent and accurate delivery of care Meets with patient early in shift to review the schedule for t...