Inpatient Mental Health Associate - Dynamic Treatment Team

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental plans

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

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Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Associate (MHA) to join its treatment team. The role involves providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the unit.

You will take vital signs, lead educational groups, and respond to codes as needed. The position is full-time, day shift from 7:00am to 7:00pm with alternating weekends, offering opportunities across multiple behavioral health units

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the unit.
• Take vital signs, conduct educational groups, and respond to codes.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

CPR/First Aid

Verbal de-escalation

Education

B.S. in health-related field

Job description

Summit Oaks Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Associate (MHA) to join its treatment team. The role involves providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the unit.

You will take vital signs, lead educational groups, and respond to codes as needed. The position is full-time, day shift from 7:00am to 7:00pm with alternating weekends, offering opportunities across multiple behavioral health units