Mental Health Associate - Full Time Evenings 3pm-11pm

The BridgeWay; North Little Rock (AR); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision Plan

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

The BridgeWay, part of the UHS family, is seeking a Mental Health Associate to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the personal care and comfort of patients while maintaining a safe, caring environment and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

With a history dating back to 1983, The BridgeWay operates within a broader healthcare network and offers growth opportunities across UHS subsidiaries, along with comprehensive benefits and

Qualificações

• Associate degree or educational equivalent plus two years of psychiatric/related experience.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and mental illness.
• CPR and Handle With Care certifications required or to be obtained within two weeks.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support personal care and comfort of patients in a safe, caring environment.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Adaptability

Telephone etiquette

Formação académica

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

For over 40 years

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.

The BridgeWay is 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 were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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

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