Mental Health Associate, Psych, 24 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,843 - 41,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

May offer a signing bonus

Ongoing education programs

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Marlborough is looking for a Mental Health Assistant to provide patient care and support for adult and geriatric patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include performing patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety, and proper documentation.

Candidates should possess certification or equivalent experience, and the position may require American Heart Association certification upon hire. The role is pivotal in providing emotional and physical support in a renowned health system.

Qualifications

• Certification or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to receive on the job training under close supervision.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of comfort/safety measures required of the population served.
• Performs patient care activities as prescribed by the registered nurse.
• Adheres to standards of care appropriate to patients assigned.

Skills

Patient care activities

Documentation

Comfort/safety measures

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

American Heart Association certification

Certification or equivalent experience

Job description

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $18.76 - $29.96

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 06:45-15:15

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10021 - 0634 Psych Inpatient

Union: SHARE Marlborough

Signing Bonus: May be available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The Mental Health Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities and related non‑professional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will rotate between the Co‑Occurring Disorders Unit in Webster and the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Southbridge.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of comfort/safety measures required of the population served.
• Attends ongoing/continuing education programs as appropriate to maintain knowledge base.
• Performs patient care activities as prescribed by the registered nurse based on established protocols.
• Adheres to standards of care appropriate to patients assigned and consistent with job skills.
• Utilizes the correct format for all documentation.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• Certification or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to receive on the job training under close supervision.
• American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter.
• Dr. Armstrong training required during orientation and every year thereafter.
• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).

Experience/Skills

• 2 years experience and/or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.