Mental Health Worker III

2 weeks ago

Taunton, United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Full time

Description

Taunton State Hospital is seeking an experienced candidate for the Mental Health Worker III position to assist professional staff in providing care and treatment for mentally ill clients including psychogeriatric, intermediate care, acute care, and all other specialized care psychiatric units. This will include instruction and supervision of patients regarding skills achieved through effective ADL’s. Provides supervision and direction to MHW's as assigned.


Please Note : This position is 40 hours per week. The incumbent will work on the night shift from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Days off: Week 1 - Monday/Saturday; Week 2 - Sunday/Friday.

Employees in this position will be required to perform  mandatory  overtime.


Duties and Responsibilities (these duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive):

Provides direct care services daily while instructing and assisting clients in learning the skills of daily living to promote independent ADL functioning. Provides care to the patients with respect to their needs as defined by the specific age population. Assist in problem identification, planning and teaching. Counsels' patients as indicated by conversing with them on a 1-1 basis using therapeutic communication to facilitate a therapeutic environment. Accompanies patients to various appointments, programs, and treatment areas and assists professional or medical staff as needed. Participates in activities with patients to include board games, puzzles, ping pong, to provide the patient with opportunities to reduce their “down” time.  In the absence of a higher grade MHW, makes out daily ward assignment shift after consulting the charge nurse. Assignment is made with consideration to acuity, patient and staff safety, and patient needs.  Responds to off unit behavioral emergencies as assigned.  Provides a safe unit environment by accurately performing patient safety checks, accurately signing patients on and off the unit. Completes required documentation as assigned, accurately reflecting the patient’s presentation. Demonstrates knowledge of R&S reduction principles including prevention, de-escalation, and debriefing.


Preferred Qualifications:

Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.


About Taunton State Hospital

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 45-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

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