Mental Health Associate (MHA) Days TU5 Dual Diagnosis

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc.; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Health insurance plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc. in Summit, New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Associate (MHA) to join their team. As an MHA, you will provide patient care, support, and interaction while working with patients of various ages in different treatment units.

This full-time position entails working three days a week from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, including rotating weekends. Ideal candidates will have a health-related degree and psychiatric experience. Offered benefits include competitive compensation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of psychiatric experience, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Experience with adult, adolescent, and dual populations preferred.
• Certifications will be provided by the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, and interaction.
• Take vital signs and conduct educational groups.
• Respond to codes as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

CPR and First Aid certifications

Verbal De-escalation skills

Experience with dual populations

Education

B.S. in a health-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited by the Joint Commission, has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Much more online at: https://summitoakshospital.com/

Our Mental Health Associate (MHA) position presents an ideal opportunity for an energetic, motivated individual with prior experience working with patients with behavioral health or addictions diagnosis. The Mental Health Associate functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the nursing unit assigned. At present, the nursing units include a 28‑bed adult psych unit, a 28‑bed adult dual diagnosis unit, a 22‑bed child and adolescent unit, a 24‑bed detox unit and a 20‑bed rehab unit. Other MHA duties include taking vital signs, conducting educational groups and responding to codes.

This is a full‑time, day shift position three days a week from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm with rotating weekends.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program

Contact

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Matthew Selitto, Regional Recruiter at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• B.S. in a health‑related field with one year of psychiatric experience, preferably in an inpatient setting; or two years of experience in a psychiatric setting with evidence of participation in continuing education related to mental health preferred.
• Psychiatric inpatient experience for adults, adolescents and dual populations preferred.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De‑escalation and Handle With Care certifications which will be provided by the hospital.

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