Mental Health Associate - Part Time

Universal Health Services; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Student Loan Repayment - $200/month for full time

Tuition Reimbursement - $5,000 per year

Job summary

Pembroke Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Associate for a part-time role in Pembroke, MA. This position requires about 24 hours a week, with evening and overnight shifts available. Responsibilities include providing patient care, ensuring a therapeutic environment, and maintaining documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage crisis situations effectively. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and student loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required.
• Pursuing a degree in behavioral health or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide routine patient care in a psychiatric setting.
• Document and communicate changes in client behaviors.
• Assist with patient groups and activities.
• Work with diverse populations to meet individual needs.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention.

Skills

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation

Impeccable Judgment & professionalism

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

College student pursuing degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services preferred

Job description

Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient. By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch.

The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Pembroke Hospital’s treatment team. This is a part time, 24 hour per week position with an opportunity to work on the evening or overnight shift. Our part time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient’s family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

As a Mental Health Associate, you will:

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
• Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts
• Student Loan Repayment - $200/month for full time
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,000 per year

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
• Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation

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.