Mental Health Associate (MHA) Nights TU5 Dual Diagnosis

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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

Job summary

Summit Oaks Hospital, Inc. is looking for a Mental Health Associate for full-time night shifts in Summit, New Jersey. This role involves providing care and supervision to patients across various nursing units, ensuring their safety and well-being.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a health-related field and psychiatric experience, along with certifications such as CPR. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health plans and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of psychiatric experience in an inpatient setting or 2 years in a psychiatric setting.
• Evidence of participation in continuing education related to mental health is preferred.
• Psychiatric inpatient experience with adults and adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, and monitoring.
• Conduct educational groups and take vital signs.
• Work in various nursing units including adult psych and detox.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

CPR and First Aid certification

Verbal De-escalation

Handling Patients

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 adults, children, and adolescents in northeastern U.S. since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best behavioral health hospitals.

Our Mental Health Associate (MHA) position presents an ideal opportunity for an energetic, motivated individual with prior experience working with patients who have behavioral‑health or addictions diagnoses. The MHA functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring for patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatric, depending on the nursing unit assigned. 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, 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 plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive compensation & 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, 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.

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 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.