Mental Health Associate - Full Time or Part Time

Arbour Hospital; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Arbour Hospital in Massachusetts seeks a Mental Health Associate as part of its treatment team. This position involves full-time (32 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week) work, with shifts available during the day, evening, and overnight.

Responsibilities include ensuring a safe environment, providing patient care, and assisting with activities. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain composure in crises. A supportive work culture with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide routine patient care in a psychiatric environment.
• Document and communicate changes in client behaviors.
• Assist with patient groups and activities.

Skills

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Impeccable judgment & professionalism

Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Pursuing degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Arbour Hospital’s treatment team. Positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. This is a full time (32 hours per week) or part time (24 hours per week) position. Day shift (7-3:30 p), evening shift (3 p-11:30 p), or overnight shift (11:00 p-7:30 a).

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
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• College student who has obtained or is 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

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