Mental Health Associate - 32 hours/week- Arbour Hospital - Quincy
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Arbour Hospital's treatment team. Our positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Arbour Hospital's treatment team. Our positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Who You Are
It's the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence.
As a Lead Mental Health Associate, you will:
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
- Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
- Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
- Assist with patient groups and activities
- Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
- Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
- Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
- Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
- Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Shift Differentials
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.