Mental Health Associate (MHA) Days 7am - 7pm
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered nurse and Clinical/Nursing Administration. We are looking for energetic individuals with a passion for healthcare and healing to be an interactive and essential part of care for our patients.
Job description
The ideal candidate will understand the basics of psychology and human behaviors and have an interest in providing direct patient care in order to encourage a therapeutic milieu.
- Provide assistance and supervision of patients' activities of daily living by encouraging appropriate behavior; intervening when needed and preventing inappropriate behavior on the units.
- Assemble and escort patients for their prompt arrival to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities.
- Meet with assigned patients daily and provide feedback to the treatment team on the patients' improvements and progress in implementing the Nursing Care Plan strategies.
This is a Full Time position from 7am - 7pm, 3 days a week, 36 hours a week with rotating weekends. There is opportunity to cover various shifts and pickup overtime if interested.
Requirements
- B.S. in health related field with one year of psychiatric experience, preferably in an inpatient setting; or two years of experience in a psychiatric setting with evidence of participation in continuing education related to mental health preferred.
- Psychiatric inpatient experience for Adults, Adolescents and Dual populations preferred.
- Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care Certifications which will be provided by the Hospital.
- Good documentation, organization and time management skills.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- HealthStream online learning
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
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.