Mental Health Associate (MHA) Evenings

Hamptonhospital; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Hamptonhospital is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Associate to provide direct patient care at the Hampton Behavioral Health Center in Westampton, New Jersey. This full-time position involves assisting patients with daily activities, documenting their progress, and supporting the treatment team effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a health-related field and psychiatric inpatient experience. We offer competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and various professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of psychiatric inpatient experience preferred.
• Experience with adults, adolescents, and dual populations in a psychiatric setting.
• Maintain CPR, First Aid, Verbal De-escalation, and Handle with Care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Escort patients to meals, programs, and clinics.
• Document progress and provide feedback on care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Behavioral intervention

Documentation skills

Education

B.S. in a health-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Clinical/Nursing Administration at Hampton Behavioral Health Center, a 120‑bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Westampton, New Jersey.

In this role you will assist patients with activities of daily living, escort them to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities, encourage appropriate behavior, intervene when needed, and prevent inappropriate behavior. You will meet with assigned patients daily, document progress, and provide feedback to the treatment team on Nursing Care Plan strategies.

This is a full‑time position scheduled 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, four days per week. There is the opportunity to cover additional shifts and pick up overtime if desired.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with 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

Qualifications

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

EEO Statement

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