Mental Health Associate
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Associate (MHA) has one of the most important roles in our facility. You are always with the patients, providing constant monitoring, care, and support, as well as seeing patients benefit from programs provided during treatment.
Job description
Mental Health Associate
The Mental Health Associate (MHA) has one of the most important roles in our facility. You are always with the patients, providing constant monitoring, care, and support, as well as seeing patients benefit from programs provided during treatment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise patients on and off the unit, monitoring every 15 minutes and recording observations.
- Document patient behavior, vital signs, special treatment procedures, progressive interventions, and food intake.
- Create a safe therapeutic milieu for patients and the entire unit.
- Work closely with other MHAs, Nurses, and Physicians.
- Communicate and report to appropriate personnel about situations and/or patient care, and communicate respectfully to all patients.
- Problem and conflict solving.
Qualifications
A minimum of a high school education or GED. Bachelor's preferred. Previous mental health experience preferred but not required. CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certificates are required (offered upon hire).
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school education or GED
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Previous mental health experience preferred but not required
- CPR/First Aid certificate required (offered upon hire)
- Handle with Care certificate required (offered upon hire)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Career Development Opportunities
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.