Inpatient Mental Health Associate - Evening/Night Shifts

Universal Health Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Competitive compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and stock

Career development opportunities with

Shift differentials for evenings/nites

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Health Services’s Arbour Hospital in Boston seeks a dedicated Mental Health Associate to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and support patient care in a psychiatric setting.

The role requires collaboration with RNs, UNMs, and MHAs, documentation of behavioral changes, and involvement in group activities while honoring cultural diversity and crisis procedures. This position offers training and benefits within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pursuing degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain composure in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Behavioral health studies

Job description

Universal Health Services’s Arbour Hospital in Boston seeks a dedicated Mental Health Associate to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and support patient care in a psychiatric setting.

The role requires collaboration with RNs, UNMs, and MHAs, documentation of behavioral changes, and involvement in group activities while honoring cultural diversity and crisis procedures. This position offers training and benefits within a respected health system.