TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)
UHS
Summary
As a Mental Health Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting patients on their journey toward recovery and wellness. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide compassionate care, promote a safe and therapeutic environment, and help patients develop the skills needed to achieve their treatment goals.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
As a Mental Health Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting patients on their journey toward recovery and wellness. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide compassionate care, promote a safe and therapeutic environment, and help patients develop the skills needed to achieve their treatment goals.
- Monitor patient safety and provide supportive care in a therapeutic behavioral health environment.
- Assist patients with daily activities, therapeutic groups, and treatment plan interventions.
- Document patient observations and collaborate with the treatment team to support positive clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education – High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
- Years of experience needed – No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
- Certifications – Must maintain current CPR certification.
- Computer skills – Ability to gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits.
- Communication – Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors.
- Team work – Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment.
- Service Excellence – Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Some college preferred
- No experience required
- Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting preferred
- Must maintain current CPR certification
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to participate in a treatment team environment
- Consistently demonstrates Service Excellence Standards
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Shift Differential
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
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.