Mental Health Associate 2nd shift (1pm-9pm)

Mental Health Associate

The Mental Health Associate provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, to ensure their safety and well-being. MHA's have the primary responsibility for ensuring the resident's safety on the unit utilizing a therapeutic approach to all tasks including assistance with daily activities, facilitation of groups and other duties as assigned by Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Shift Supervisor.

Benefits for MHA's include: challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation & generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, SoFi student loan refinancing program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

This position is 2nd shift 1pm-9pm, with a rotating 12 hour weekend shift (9am-9:30pm, Sat and Sun). This position is also eligible for a $3,000 sign on bonus.

Qualifications: Bachelors or Associates degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or other related mental health field preferred, but not required. Detailed and organized with strong documentation skills. Able to safely monitor residents and perform physical management techniques and crisis intervention. Experience in a residential mental/behavioral health setting strongly preferred. Must be 19 years or older, and have a successful drug screen and background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).