Mental Health Associate 3p.m. - 11 p.m.

Mental Health Associate

The Mental Health Associate (MHA) has one of the most important roles in our facility. You are always with the patients, providing constant monitoring, care, and support. As well as seeing patients benefit from programs provided during treatment. If you are able to show compassion and respect to all individuals, possess the ability to remain calm in escalated/high strung situations, and believe in working together with your coworkers is key to success, then we want you to be a part of our team at Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas.

Duties and responsibilities of a MHA may include but are not limited to:

• 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! Strong ability to communicate to appropriate personnel at the facility about situations and/or patient care, as well as the ability to communicate respectfully to all patients.
• Problem/Conflict solving.

As a part-time or full-time Mental Health Associate (MHA) at Rivendell Behavioral Health you are eligible for our Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• Generous paid time off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school education or GED. Bachelor's preferred.
• Previous mental health experience preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certificates are required (offered upon hire).

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.