Mental Health Associate (MHA) Evenings

Responsibilities The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Clinical/Nursing Administration at Hampton Behavioral Health Center, a 120‑bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Westampton, New Jersey. In this role you will assist patients with activities of daily living, escort them to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities, encourage appropriate behavior, intervene when needed, and prevent inappropriate behavior. You will meet with assigned patients daily, document progress, and provide feedback to the treatment team on Nursing Care Plan strategies. This is a full‑time position scheduled 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, four days per week. There is the opportunity to cover additional shifts and pick up overtime if desired. Benefits Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses Competitive compensation and 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 Qualifications B.S. in a health‑related field with one year of psychiatric inpatient experience, preferably; or two years of experience with evidence of continuing education related to mental health. Experience with adults, adolescents, and dual populations in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred. Must maintain CPR, First Aid, Verbal De‑escalation, and Handle with Care certifications, which will be provided by the hospital. 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services