Mental Health Associate

Pembroke Hospital; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive pay & generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision, Rx plan

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Shift differentials for evening/night/

Student loan repayment - $200/mo

Tuition reimbursement - $5,000/yr

Job summary

Pembroke Hospital is an acute care behavioral health facility south of Boston, Pembroke, MA. This Mental Health Associate role offers full-time hours with evening or overnight shifts and weekend requirements. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $28.00 per hour depending on education and experience.

You’ll work on both routine care and crisis situations, serving diverse patient populations. You will engage in trauma-informed, age-specific care, maintain professional boundaries, and participate in group

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Pursuing or enrolled 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

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

College student in behavioral health/psychology preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient. By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch.

The Mental Health Associate

This is a full time position with an opportunity to work on the evening or overnight shift. Our full time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.00 per hour depending on education level and years (0-20 scale) of experience.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

As a Mental Health Associate, You Will

• 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

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts
• Student Loan Repayment - $200/month for full time
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,000 per year

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Requirements

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
• Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation

EEO Statement

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