Mental Health Associate - Every Weekend

Pembroke Hospital; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

STD/LTD

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pembroke Hospital in Pembroke, MA is seeking a Mental Health Associate for a full-time role with weekend work (Saturday and Sunday) for premium pay. Base pay starts at $22.00/hr, with 40 or 32 hours per week, and shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

This is a value-driven position at a 120-bed behavioral health facility south of Boston. As part of a dedicated team, you will provide routine psychiatric care, maintain a safe environment, and support patient groups.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• College students pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to remain composed in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide routine patient care in a psychiatric setting.
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors.
• Assist with patient groups and activities.
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations after training.
• Learn psychiatric group processes, age-specific care, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention techniques, and CPR.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Empathy

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Behavioral health student preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Associate Opportunity – Premium Pay, Every Weekend Position

This position requires working every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in exchange for a higher rate of pay. This is a full time position with the opportunity to work 40 or 32 hours per week. The base pay range starts at $22.00 per hour and is based off level of experience and education.

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 day, evening, or overnight shift. We offer competitive shift differentials for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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
• With proper training, you will work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs.
• You will be trained on psychiatric group processes, age-specific care, trauma informed care, therapeutic boundaries, crisis intervention techniques, and CPR.

Benefits For a Mental Health Associate Include

• Competitive Compensation - starting at $23/hour for bachelors level, full time candidates and $22/hour for full time candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Student loan repayment (up to $200 a month!) Up to $5000.00 annually!
• Tuition Reimbursement ($5k per calendar year)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• FSA and HSA options with your Medical Plans!
• Employee Assistance Program.
• STD and LTD at no cost.
• Life Insurance and ability to purchase additional insurance at great rates!
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit 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

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.