You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture Excellent career growth opportunitiesJoin us and find a career that supports: Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Autonomy in a warm team environment Growth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansEligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.Why UsNow is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.How you make a differenceThe Therapeutic Safety Technician(TST)is a crucial member of the interdisciplinary clinical team who supports the delivery of person-centered care to patients at the hospital. They work alongside clinical and medical personnel to provide a safe and therapeutic environment forpatients, andhelp to support the patient's wellness during community visits. The TST uses a trauma-informed, recovery/resiliency approach to care to ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment.Key Responsibilities
Performs a range of patient safety assignments throughout the hospital as assigned.
Actively engages with patients to ensure a safe therapeutic environment and supports their well-being.
Collaborates with the treatment team to develop crisis intervention plans and patient safety plans.
Monitors patients andprovidesde-escalation and redirection when necessary, using a trauma-informed approach.
Providessupportive oversight during off-site activities and emergency responses, employing verbal de-escalation techniques instead of physical force when possible.
Qualifications & RequirementsEducation
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Must be at least 19 years of age. Prior work experience with psychiatric patients in a hospital or secure mental health setting preferred, with a focus on patient safety. Must be willing to participate in extensive, ongoing training regarding serious mental illness, de-escalation and intervention techniques, core strategies, patient safety and trauma-informed care.
Additional DetailsBilingual candidates encouraged to apply!We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.Quick Apply (https://careers-recoverysolutions.icims.com/jobs/168717/therapeutic-safety-technician/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-336175207)Job Post Information : Posted Date 10 hours ago (10/10/2024 1:45 PM)Requisition 24-168717Location MA, BridgewaterFacility MA Bridgewater State HospType Full-TimeShift Evening 8 hourRecruiter : Full Name: First Last Colleen NorcrossRecruiter : Email CNorcross@recoverysolutions.us