NYC -SRD-Mental Health Specialist (MHS) Full-Time & Part-Time Openings

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu. Successful candidate will provide accurate and timely documentation of AFS, progress notes, and observation sheets. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, maintaining professional boundaries. Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation. Participates in planning and implementation of patient groups. Active milieu assessment while assigned to checks, particularly attuned to safety concerns. Assists patients in their activities of daily living Employment at McLean Hospital is contingent upon a successful CORI (Criminal Background Check), National Background Check and clearance from the Occupational Health Department. 

 Exact salaries are calculated when a job offer is to be made and are based on a candidate's experience and qualifications. Employees in this position are eligible for shift differentials." As a leader in psychiatric care, education and research, McLean Hospital stands on a firm foundation of excellence built and maintained by its employees. With more than 1,700 staff, McLean has created a close-knit community in a caring work environment that promotes professionalism and pride. Within this supportive environment, our employees have the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to McLean¿s 190-year mission of providing a broad spectrum of the highest quality care, fostering research on new prevention and treatment methods and training new generations of clinicians and investigators. Thanks to our employees, McLean is consistently ranked the nation¿s top psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report. It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation. 

Differentials:

Monday-Friday Weekend

Day N/A Day $1.10

Eve $0.60 Eve $1.70

Night $3.50 Night $4.60

*Weekend night shift differential applies on Fridays and Saturdays only

Scheduling:

Shifts are scheduled as follows:

Day: 7:00 am- 3:30 pm, Eve: 3:00 pm- 11:30 pm, Night: 11:00 pm- 7:15 am

Differentials:

Monday-Friday Weekend

Day N/A Day $1.10

Eve $0.60 Eve $1.70

Night $3.50 Night $4.60

*Weekend night shift differential applies on Fridays and Saturdays only

Scheduling:

Shifts are scheduled as follows:

Day: 7:00 am- 3:30 pm, Eve: 3:00 pm- 11:30 pm, Night: 11:00 pm- 7:15 am

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 16 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits including; paid time off medical, dental, prescription, a hospital paid retirement program and more.

EEO Statement It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.