Mental Health Care Associate — Direct Patient Support

Universal Health Services; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The BridgeWay, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Associate to support patient care within a behavioral health environment. You will work under a Registered Nurse to assist with personal care and comfort, ensuring a safe, compassionate setting for patients across age groups.

Qualifications include an Associate degree with psychiatric experience; a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is preferred. This role offers growth and competitive benefits within UHS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with two years psychiatric experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience with children and adults in psychiatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Support personal care and comfort of patients and maintain a safe, caring environment.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's preferred

Job description

The BridgeWay, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Mental Health Associate to support patient care within a behavioral health environment. You will work under a Registered Nurse to assist with personal care and comfort, ensuring a safe, compassionate setting for patients across age groups.

Qualifications include an Associate degree with psychiatric experience; a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field is preferred. This role offers growth and competitive benefits within UHS.