Mental Health Associate

Oak Plains Academy; Oak Plains (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Free meals

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy is seeking a Mental Health Associate to provide frontline direct patient care for adolescent residents. The role focuses on safety, therapeutic milieu support, and documenting behaviors while building positive relationships across the facility.

The ideal candidate will be patient, compassionate and able to adhere to strict policies, with flexibility for overtime and varied shifts. A background in health care and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field or a technical degree in allied health (Preferred).
• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus one year experience in mental health with demonstrable competence in required knowledge and responsibilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Satisfactory health, strength and stamina to meet physical, mental and emotional demands; includes walking, running, standing, lifting, irregular hours and handling with care.
• 21 years of age
• Flexible schedule
• Must attend two-week orientation classes, Monday–Friday 08:30 am–4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care of adolescent residents.
• Ensure safety and well-being of residents; support therapeutic milieu.
• Develop and implement patients’ behavioral programs; document behaviors.
• Develop positive relationships across the facility; follow facility policies.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field or a technical degree in allied health

High School Diploma or equivalent + 1 year mental health experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Oak Plains Academy (a UHS company)

Mental Health Associates

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor's degree with one year of health care experience (preferred)

Full-time positions available

• Starting wage of $15.44/per hour up to $23/per hour based on years of experience in behavioral health field, higher education, and military experience.
• Shift Differential $4 per hour on weekends, $2 - $3 per hour during the week
• Frequent opportunity forovertime

Shifts Available (12 hour shifts for full-time schedules)

• Day Shift 6 AM - 6 PM
• Night Shift 6 PM - 6 AM

***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

Benefit Highlights:

• 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!
• Free meals
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Oak Plains Academy is looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of youth as a Mental Health Associate. The Mental Health Associate is a front-line position with responsibility for direct patient care of our adolescent residents. The Mental Health Associate ensures the safety and well-being of the residents while supporting the therapeutic milieu. The Mental Health Associate participates in the development and implementation of patients’ behavioral programs by providing care and documenting behaviors; developing positive relationships across the facility; following facility policies; and providing crisis intervention as necessary. The ideal candidate will be patient, accepting, and compassionate and have a true desire to help children. The candidate is someone who can adhere to strict guidelines for our policies regarding supervision of the youth in our care. There will be times when overtime is required, and we are seeking someone who can adapt to flexible schedules and is passionate about helping youth with mental health and behavioral problems.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500® corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field or a technical degree in areas of allied health.(Preferred)
• Minimum:High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus one year experience in mental health with demonstrable competence in required knowledge and responsibilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Satisfactory health, strength and stamina to meet the physical, mental and emotional demands and stressors. The position requires: walking, running, standing, lifting, irregular working hours, and assisting with the protective restraints. This position requires use of "Handle with Care"
• 21 years of age
• Flexible schedule
• Must attend the two-week orientation classes, Monday through Friday 08:30 am - 4:30 pm.

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