Mental Health Associate (MHA) Per Diem

Hamptonhospital; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Hamptonhospital in Westampton Township, New Jersey, is seeking a Mental Health Associate to join our dedicated team. This role involves providing direct patient care under RN supervision while fostering a therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates should possess a B.S. in a health-related field and have psychiatric care experience.

This is a per diem position with opportunities for overtime. Benefits include competitive compensation, career development, and access to learning resources.

Qualifications

• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Psychiatric inpatient experience for adults and adolescents preferred.
• Commitment to continuing education related to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist and supervise patients' daily living activities.
• Document feedback for assigned patients' progress.

Skills

Documentation skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in health related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a 120-bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Westampton, New Jersey. We offer advanced behavioral health diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment, and education is at the core of our mission.

The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Clinical/Nursing Administration. We are looking for energetic individuals with a passion for healthcare and healing to be an interactive and essential part of care for our patients. The ideal candidate will understand the basics of psychology and human behaviors and have an interest in providing direct patient care to encourage a therapeutic milieu. You will provide assistance and supervision of patients' activities of daily living by encouraging appropriate behavior, intervening when needed and preventing inappropriate behavior on the units.

This position will require you to assemble and escort patients for their prompt arrival to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities. This requires a person who takes charge and leads patients in a compassionate but firm manner. In order to be successful, you must have good documentation, organization and time management skills. You will be required to meet with assigned patients daily and provide feedback to the treatment team on their progress in implementing Nursing Care Plan strategies.

This is a per diem position, not benefits eligible. There is an opportunity to cover various shifts and pick up overtime if interested.

Benefits for our Mental Health Associates (MHAs)

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