Lead Mental Health Associate - Inpatient Psychiatry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Job summary

Arbour Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Lead Mental Health Associate to join its inpatient behavioral health team in Jamaica Plain, Boston. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, delivering routine patient care, and supporting groups and activities for diverse patient populations.

Weekend, evening and night shifts offer differential compensation. Experience in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care is valued, along with strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• College students pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation.

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 behaviours.
• 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

Judgment & professionalism

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Behavioral health/psychology human services studies (college student)

Job description

Arbour Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Lead Mental Health Associate to join its inpatient behavioral health team in Jamaica Plain, Boston. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, delivering routine patient care, and supporting groups and activities for diverse patient populations.

Weekend, evening and night shifts offer differential compensation. Experience in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care is valued, along with strong communication and