Mental Health Associate (MHA) Nights (TU1)

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc. in Summit, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Associate for night shifts. This role is vital for providing continuous patient care, supervision, and interaction across various treatment units including pediatric and dual diagnosis units.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a health-related field with psychiatric experience. The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, career growth opportunities, and requires certifications like CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

• One year of psychiatric experience or two years with continuing education.
• Experience with adults, adolescents, and dual populations preferred.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Conduct educational groups and take vital signs.
• Respond to codes and role-model for patients.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Verbal De-escalation skills

Education

B.S. in a health-related field

Continuing education in mental health

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital is a 126‑bed private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center located in a suburban setting. The future Mental Health Associate will work as an active member of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role‑modeling, and monitoring across a range of units. Current units include a 28‑bed adult psych unit, 28‑bed adult dual diagnosis unit, 22‑bed child and adolescent unit, 24‑bed detox unit, and 20‑bed rehab unit. Duties also include taking vital signs, conducting educational groups, and responding to codes.

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

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 experience, or two years of psychiatric experience with evidence of continuing education in mental health.
• Psychiatric inpatient experience with adults, adolescents, and dual populations preferred.
• Must maintain CPR, First Aid, Verbal De‑escalation and Handle with Care certifications (hospital will provide).

EEO Statement

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