Mental Health Specialist (MHS)

Horizon Health Corporation; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Massachusetts is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to provide patient care in a psychiatric environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Responsibilities include assisting with patient activities, ensuring a safe environment, and documenting changes in patient behavior. A rewarding career with competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement awaits.

Benefits

Student Loan repayment

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Reimbursement

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, therapeutic and engaging environment.
• Assist with patient groups and activities.
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment.
• Assist with patients activities of daily living.
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in patients' behaviors.

Skills

Experience in a behavioral health setting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Specialist (MHS) Opportunity

Fuller Hospital is currently hiring Mental Health Specialists. We have full-time and part-time positions available. Every other weekend is required.

Fuller Hospital is a 109-bed licensed, private psychiatric facility located in South Attleboro, Massachusetts, providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to residents of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Inpatient units are designed to treat adults with general psychiatric or intellectual disabilities, as well as adolescents with general psychiatric issues. Patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders can be treated on most units. Fuller Hospital also provides a less intensive Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) to patients with psychiatric and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, therapeutic and engaging environment
• Assist with patient groups and activities
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
• Assist with patients activities of daily living
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in patients\' behaviors

Benefits for our Mental Health Specialists

• Student Loan repayment
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What our mental health specialists value

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the behavioral health profession. You are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. There are opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in your career with continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Who we are

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs tens of thousands of staff across numerous facilities and locations.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred, but not required

EEO Statement

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

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