Night Shift Mental Health Associate

Meritus Health; Bowmans Mill (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

On-site

Night shift

Paid time off

Job summary

Meritus Health’s Brook Lane Main Campus in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Mental Health Associate for the night shift. This full-time role requires three 12-hour shifts per week, 72 hours bi-weekly, and operates 7:00pm to 7:30am. On-site position with benefits eligibility.

You will provide direct patient care, support therapy, and work with nurses and clinicians in a structured psychiatric environment. A valid driver's license and BLS CPR certification are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid driver's license with no restrictions on driving privileges.
• Ability to safely operate hospital vehicles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and team members in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Observe, monitor, and document patient behaviors and progress.
• Support patient safety through proactive interventions and de-escalation techniques.
• Facilitate daily activities and therapeutic programming.
• Encourage patient participation in treatment and recovery-focused activities.
• Provide compassionate support during challenging emotional and behavioral situations.
• Maintain a structured environment that promotes healing and personal growth.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient goals.
• Assist with orientation and training of new team members.
• Adhere to organizational policies, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

BLS (CPR) certification

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related

Tools

Basic computer proficiency

Job description

Meritus Health’s Brook Lane Main Campus in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Mental Health Associate for the night shift. This full-time role requires three 12-hour shifts per week, 72 hours bi-weekly, and operates 7:00pm to 7:30am. On-site position with benefits eligibility.

You will provide direct patient care, support therapy, and work with nurses and clinicians in a structured psychiatric environment. A valid driver's license and BLS CPR certification are required or obtainable.