MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE FULLTIME

Universal Health Services; San Marcos, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training on-site

Flexible scheduling (full and part‑tim

401k plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Associate (MHA) for its San Marcos Treatment Center. The role is on the front lines of pediatric psychiatric care, implementing the daily program schedule and ensuring safety and therapeutic support for youth aged 6-17.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, CPR certification preferred, and 2 years of psychiatric experience preferred. Candidates must be 21+ and able to pass background checks and pre-employment drug

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 for patients.
• Implement the daily program schedule as part of the clinical team.
• Prepare accurate clinical and administrative documentation.
• Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and other team members regarding patient care and safety concerns.

Skills

CPR certification

Psychiatric experience

Background check compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

This position is for 40 hours a week.

Shifts Available:

6a - 2p, 2p - 10p and 10p - 6a. Must have weekend shift availability.

San Marcos Treatment Center, a 212-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of Central Texas! San Marcos spreads across 65-acres with an abundance of trees and wildlife. We have 13 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development levels with two swimming pools, two gymnasiums, sports court, playing fields, ropes course, canteen, social area, and a healing trail. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 6 to 17 with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please visit our website at: www.sanmarcostc.com

Our Mental Health Associates (MHA) position is on the front lines of treatment for the children in our care. Providinga safe and therapeutic environment, is the primary responsibility to include implementation of the daily program schedule. As a member of the clinical team, accurate clinical and administrative documentation is required as well as communication with co-workers, supervisors, and other team members regarding patient care and safety concerns.

Benefits for our MHA include:

• 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
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Hours
• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

Mental Health Associate (MHA) Job Requirements:

• 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.

What do our current employee’s value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working with UHS is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

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.