Mental Health Associate - Weekday Evenings
UHS
Summary
The Mental Health Associate is a key member of The BridgeWay team who provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The MHA provides for the personal care and comfort of our patients while providing a safe and caring environment. The MHA participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Job description
Job Requirements
- Associate degree/educational equivalent provided by college transcript or high school diploma/GED with two years of psychiatric/equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
- Documented experience working with children (ages 5-12), adolescents (ages 13-18), and/or adults (ages 18 plus) preferred, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licenses or Certifications
- Current Arkansas Driver's License required if approved to transport patients.
- Current CPR and Handle With Care certifications or must obtain within two (2) weeks of date of hire.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of telephone etiquette is required.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor, and other hospital employees.
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to adapt to changes in how information is processed.
Requirements
- Associate degree/educational equivalent provided by college transcript or high school diploma/GED with two years of psychiatric/equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
- Documented experience working with children (ages 5-12), adolescents (ages 13-18), and/or adults (ages 18 plus) preferred, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Current Arkansas Driver's License required if approved to transport patients.
- Current CPR and Handle With Care certifications or must obtain within two (2) weeks of date of hire.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of telephone etiquette is required.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor, and other hospital employees.
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to adapt to changes in how information is processed.
Benefits
- Challenging work environment
- Growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Generous PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
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.