Mental Health Associate (MHA) Nights TU1 Adult Psych
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Associate (MHA) functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the nursing unit assigned.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous patient care, supervision, and interaction as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
- Monitor patients and take vital signs
- Conduct educational groups
- Respond to emergency codes
- Role model appropriate behavior for patients
Qualifications
- 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
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
- Psychiatric inpatient experience for Adults, Adolescents and Dual populations preferred
- Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications
- Must maintain Verbal De-escalation certification
- Must maintain Handle with Care certification
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- HealthStream online learning catalogue
- Free CEU courses
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Prescription drug plans
- 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.