Mental Health Associate - Full Time Days 6:30a-7p

Universal Health Services; Little Rock (AR); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off plan

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

The BridgeWay in Little Rock, Arkansas, is looking for a Mental Health Associate to provide direct patient care under a Registered Nurse. This role emphasizes personal care and safety of patients while promoting a caring environment. Candidates should possess an associate degree or equivalent experience, with preference for those holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. The position offers competitive compensation and generous benefits, including a comprehensive health plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of psychiatric/equivalent experience required.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or adults preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a RN.
• Ensures personal care and comfort of patients.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to interact positively

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Adaptability to information processing changes

Ausbildung

Associate degree or high school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

For over 40 years The BridgeWay has been connecting with communities throughout Arkansas and beyond. The BridgeWay offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrists, licensed clinical therapists, nurses, and mental health associates who are here to help people reconnect with their families, friends and employers so that they may lead productive lives. Tucked within the wooded hills of Central Arkansas, The BridgeWay is just moments away from the major highways that unite Arkansans throughout the state. Founded in 1983 and accredited by The Joint Commission, our quiet campus has retained much of the cozy charm and character that existed then.

Benefits for Mental Health Associates (MHA) include:

• 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
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

The Mental Health Associate is a key member of The BridgeWay team who provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The MHA provides for the personal care and comfort of our patients while providing a safe and caring environment. The MHA participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• 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.

Licenses or Certifications

• Current Arkansas Driver’s License required if approved to transport patients.
• Current CPR and Handle With Care certifications or must obtain within two (2) weeks of date of hire.

Skills and Abilities

1. Effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of telephone etiquette is required.
2. Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor, and other hospital employees.
3. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
4. Ability to adapt to changes in how information is processed.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.