MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE FULLTIME

Universal Health Services; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking Mental Health Associates for a 40-hour work week, with various shifts available. The role involves providing a safe and therapeutic environment at the San Marcos Treatment Center, a psychiatric residential treatment facility in Central Texas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred) and experience in psychiatric care. UHS offers excellent medical benefits, paid training, and education assistance programs, promoting growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Psychiatric experience preferred (2 years).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Implement the daily program schedule.
• Perform accurate clinical and administrative documentation.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Position is for 40 hours a week. Shifts available: 6a-2p, 2p-10p, 10p-6a. Must have weekend shift availability.

San Marcos Treatment Center is a 212‑bed, seclusion‑free psychiatric residential treatment facility located between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of Central Texas. The facility spans 65 acres with trees and wildlife, 13 unique living units separated by gender, age, and developmental levels, two swimming pools, two gymnasiums, a sports court, playing fields, a ropes course, a canteen, a social area, and a healing trail.

Mental Health Associates provide a safe and therapeutic environment, implement the daily program schedule, and perform accurate clinical and administrative documentation. They communicate with co‑workers, supervisors, and other team members regarding patient care and safety concerns.

Benefits

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Paid training is provided on‑site
• Full and part‑time flexible scheduling
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and extended leave hours
• Education assistance program
• Student loan repayment program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Psychiatric experience preferred (2 years)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Able to pass a criminal background check and pre‑employment drug screening

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.