Night Mental Health Associate - Weekend Shift

Universal Health Services; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match and stock

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services in Benton, AR, seeks a Mental Health Associate for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night shifts (7p–7a). You will closely monitor patients, document observations, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu within a 80-bed behavioral health unit.

Benefits include competitive pay, strong team collaboration, and opportunities for certification support. This role emphasizes compassion, calmness under pressure, and clear communication with staff and patients alike.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Bachelor's preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certificates are required (offered upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients on and off the unit, monitoring every 15 minutes and recording observations.
• Documentation of patient behavior, vital signs, special treatment procedure, progressive interventions, and food intake.
• Create a safe therapeutic milieu for patients and entire unit.
• Work closely with other MHA’s, Nurses, and Physicians.
• Communication and reporting is key to this role; communicate with appropriate personnel and patients with respect.
• Problem/Conflict solving.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPR/First Aid certificate

Handle with Care certificate

Job description

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services in Benton, AR, seeks a Mental Health Associate for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night shifts (7p–7a). You will closely monitor patients, document observations, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu within a 80-bed behavioral health unit.

Benefits include competitive pay, strong team collaboration, and opportunities for certification support. This role emphasizes compassion, calmness under pressure, and clear communication with staff and patients alike.