Mental Health Associate - Every Weekend

Responsibilities Mental Health Associate Opportunity - Premium Pay, Every Weekend Position This position requires working every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in exchange for a higher rate of pay. This is a full time position with the opportunity to work 40 or 32 hours per week. The base pay range starts at $22.00 per hour and is based off level of experience and education. Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient . By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch. The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Pembroke Hospital's treatment team. This is a full time position with an opportunity to work on the day, evening, or overnight shift. We offer competitive shift differentials for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. Who You Are It's the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient's noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others. As a Mental Health Associate, you will: 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, you will work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs. You will be trained on psychiatric group processes, age-specific care, trauma informed care, therapeutic boundaries, crisis intervention techniques, and CPR. Benefits for a Mental Health Associate Competitive Compensation - starting at $23/hour for bachelors level, full time candidates and $22/hour for full time candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent Student loan repayment (up to $200 a month!) Up to $5000.00 annually! Tuition Reimbursement ($5k per calendar year) Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan FSA and HSA options with your Medical Plans! Employee Assistance Program. STD and LTD at no cost. Life Insurance and ability to purchase additional insurance at great rates! Generous Paid Time Off. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock purchase plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Qualifications Requirements High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree is preferred College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Impeccable Judgment & professionalismAbility to maintain composure in a crisis situation 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 Health Services