Mental Health Advocate - Dual Diagnosis, Part Time

Mental Health Advocate – Dual Diagnosis Unit, Part‑Time Day Shift This position is 24 hours per week, scheduled on Monday and Thursday each week plus every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Preferred experience with substance use patient population. Location: HRI Hospital, 66‑bed psychiatric facility located in Brookline, MA. Responsibilities Monitor patient safety on the inpatient psychiatric units Assist nursing staff with patient treatment procedures Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Assist patients with activities of daily living 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 Benefit Highlights Tuition reimbursement Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off (31 days per year + roll over) Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries More information is available on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com Qualifications High school diploma AND a minimum of 3 years of psychiatric experience Bachelor’s degree in human services field or current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree AND 1 year of psychiatric experience Excellent interpersonal skills Physical fitness – must be able to lift 50 lbs. Comfortable working with patients in acute psychiatric distress Prior experience with dual diagnosis / substance use patient population is preferred EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.