Night Mental Health Associate — Direct Care & Recovery

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Brook Lane’s Main Campus in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Mental Health Associate for the night shift. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care, therapeutic support, and maintaining a structured, healing environment for children, adolescents, and adults in a psychiatric setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain. 72 hours bi-weekly with three 12-hour night shifts per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Observe and document patient behaviors and progress.
• Support patient safety with proactive interventions.
• Facilitate daily activities and therapy programs.
• Encourage patient participation in treatment.
• Provide compassionate support during challenging situations.
• Maintain a structured, healing environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to reach goals.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff.
• Follow policies, safety standards, and confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Brook Lane’s Main Campus in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Mental Health Associate for the night shift. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care, therapeutic support, and maintaining a structured, healing environment for children, adolescents, and adults in a psychiatric setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain. 72 hours bi-weekly with three 12-hour night shifts per week.