Mental Health Specialist - Older Adult Unit

The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham

$22.40 - $29.73phly; not specified; not specified
Fully remote
Direct patient care
Therapeutic relationships
Crisis de-escalation techniques
The older adult unit (SB1) provides care for adults ages 50 and older struggling with depression, anxiety, neurocognitive disorders, and related symptoms

Job Summary

  • The older adult unit (SB1) provides care for adults ages 50 and older struggling with depression, anxiety, neurocognitive disorders, and related symptoms.
  • Essential functions include assisting the RN in direct patient care, establishing therapeutic relationships, participating in patient rounds, and de-escalating crisis situations.
  • The role also involves working effectively in the therapeutic milieu by participating in patient groups, providing recreation, and maintaining a safe unit environment.

Matching Summary

The older adult unit (SB1) provides care for adults ages 50 and older struggling with depression, anxiety, neurocognitive disorders, and related symptoms.

Salary

$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care
  • Therapeutic relationships
  • Crisis de-escalation techniques
  • Patient group participation
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Maintain safe unit environment

Nice-to-have

  • Professional growth commitment
  • Age-specific patient population competency
  • Constructive feedback seeking

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • One year of clinical experience
  • Previous direct patient care experience preferred
  • Must pass Epic training within 30 days

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter