Weekend Mental Health Associate – Inpatient Care

Universal Health Services; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

STD & LTD

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Pembroke Hospital in Pembroke, MA, seeks a Mental Health Associate to support patients in a busy psychiatric setting. The role includes weekend work with premium pay, and options to work 32 or 40 hours per week.

Base pay starts at $22.00/hour, with higher rates for weekend and educational level. This full-time position offers day, evening, or overnight shifts and competitive shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• College student pursuing behavioral health, psychology, or human services preferred.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable judgment & professionalism.
• Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment.
• Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors.
• Assist with patient groups and activities.
• With proper training, work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet individual needs.
• You will be trained on psychiatric group processes, age-specific care, trauma-informed care, therapeutic boundaries, crisis intervention techniques, and CPR.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent required

Job description

Universal Health Services, Pembroke Hospital in Pembroke, MA, seeks a Mental Health Associate to support patients in a busy psychiatric setting. The role includes weekend work with premium pay, and options to work 32 or 40 hours per week.

Base pay starts at $22.00/hour, with higher rates for weekend and educational level. This full-time position offers day, evening, or overnight shifts and competitive shift differentials.