Mental Health Associate - Days (Adults)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join their team. This full-time role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, providing essential support in a challenging yet fulfilling environment. You will be responsible for safety checks, leading patient activities, and assisting a multidisciplinary team in ensuring optimal care. With a focus on growth and development, this position provides a supportive atmosphere with excellent benefits, including medical coverage and tuition assistance. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals in onsite cafeteria

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• No experience needed, but direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks daily and ensure patient safety.
• Assist in managing behavior and control of unsafe behavior.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Behavior Management

Safety Checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some College

Tools

Web-Based Training Programs

Job description

Responsibilities

This full-time opportunity in Behavioral Health offers 36 hours per week, full benefits and a day shift schedule. Hours for this position are 7am-7pm with rotating weekends.

This position qualifies for a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Since 1985 The Brook Hospitals has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook Hospital – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children and adults.

Mental Health Technicians are responsible for completing safety checks on patients, leading a group of patients to activities within the facility, completing vitals, and other tasks associated with safety of the patients. Mental Health Technicians assist the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Job Duties

• Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines
• Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
• Ensure proper hand off of clinical information
• Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive/unsafe behavior per facility guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Education – High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Years of experience needed – No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Certifications – Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Computer skills – Ability to gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits.
• Communication – Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors.
• Team work – Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment.
• Service Excellence – Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.