Mental Health Technician - Per Diem Adolescent

About the role

The ART is a 22‑bed, short‑term residential treatment program in Middleboro, MA. Our program uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as the primary treatment modality to serve patients experiencing a variety of psychiatric and psychosocial challenges, including suicidal and non‑suicidal self‑injurious behaviors, mood and anxiety disorders, substance misuse, psychosis, and trauma reactivity. This is a per diem, as‑needed position requiring a minimum of four 8‑hour shifts per month, with at least two shifts on weekends; shifts rotate between days and evenings. The position is located at 52 Oak Street.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

• Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
• Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions.
• Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
• Provides accurate information on shift‑to‑shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
• Thinks and acts quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
• Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.

Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred; Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) preferred.

Experience: 0‑1 year of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far: Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near: Constantly (67‑100%)