LEAD MHA (2:45pm-11:15pm)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Stock plan discounts

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Mental Health Associates Aide (LMHA/LMHT) to supervise MHTs and support direct patient care under a clinical team.

The role focuses on maintaining a therapeutic milieu, accurate vital signs records, head-to-toe assessments, and proper documentation while ensuring resident safety. The LMHA/LMHT will conduct therapeutic group sessions, engage in crisis intervention, perform Q15 observations, and uphold ethical standards in all interactions with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BA/BS in related field preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patients preferred; 1 year in mental health setting ideal.
• CPR certification and age-specific training; aggression management within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Record patient vital signs and assist with head-to-toe assessments.
• Maintain health data and proper clinical documentation.
• Run therapeutic group sessions and crisis intervention.
• Perform Q15 observation rounds and uphold ethical practice.

Skills

Behavioral health

Crisis intervention

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma/GED

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Lead Mental Health Associates Aide (LMHA/LMHT) oversees MHTs as it relates to direct patient care under the supervision of clinical team, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained. Primary responsibilities include recording patient vital signs, assisting with head to toe assessments and proper clinical documentation, maintaining all patient health data and records, running therapeutic group sessions, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention and performing Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.

Benefits for this position include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune, in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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