Inpatient Behavioral Health Care Advocate

Hampton Behavioral Health Center; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

401(K) plan with company match

Job summary

Hampton Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking Mental Health Associates to provide direct patient care under RN supervision at our Westampton, New Jersey campus.

The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, guiding patients through meals and programs, and contributing to treatment plans. The position is full-time, 7am–7pm, three days a week with rotating weekends; CPR/First Aid and De-escalation training will be provided.

Qualifications

• B.S. in health-related field with 1 year psychiatric experience, or 2 years in psychiatric settings with related continuing education.
• Psychiatric inpatient experience for Adults, Adolescents and Dual populations preferred.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Lead patients to meals, programs, court, clinics and other activities with a compassionate but firm approach.
• Document care and report progress to the treatment team as part of Nursing Care Plan strategies.
• Meet with assigned patients daily and provide feedback to the treatment team on improvements.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

CPR

First Aid

Verbal De-escalation

Handle with Care

Education

B.S. in health-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a 120-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Westampton, New Jersey. We offer the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment, and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

Much more online at: https://hamptonhospital.com/

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. 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. You will provide assistance and supervision of patients' activities of daily living by encouraging appropriate behavior; intervening when needed and preventing inappropriate behavior on the units.

This position will require you to be in charge of assembling and escorting patients for their prompt arrival to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities. This will require a person who has a take charge mentality and a desire to lead patients in a compassionate but firm manner in their treatment plans. In order to be successful in this position, you must have good documentation, organization and time management skills. You will be required to 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 - 3pm, 4 days a week, 32 hours a week with rotating weekends. There is opportunity to cover various shifts and pickup overtime if interested.

Benefits for our Mental Health Associates (MHAs) include:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Matthew Selitto, Regional Recruiter at [e-mail]

Qualifications

Job 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.

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