Mental Health Associate: Direct Patient Care

Universal Health Services; North Little Rock (AR); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Growth opportunities within UHS

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

The BridgeWay, part of Universal Health Services, is a long-standing behavioral health provider in Arkansas seeking a Mental Health Associate to join its patient-care team. You will assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering compassionate, safe support to children, adolescents, and adults in a therapeutic setting.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to performance improvement activities, participate in care planning, and support

Formación

• Associate degree/educational equivalent provided by college transcript or high school diploma/GED with two years of psychiatric/equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Documented experience working with children (ages 5-12), adolescents (ages 13-18), and/or adults (ages 18 plus) preferred, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Ensure personal care and comfort of patients in a safe environment.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Educación

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

The BridgeWay, part of Universal Health Services, is a long-standing behavioral health provider in Arkansas seeking a Mental Health Associate to join its patient-care team. You will assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering compassionate, safe support to children, adolescents, and adults in a therapeutic setting.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to performance improvement activities, participate in care planning, and support