Mental Health Associate (MHA) Per Diem

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Mental Health Associate to support treatment teams by providing patient care, supervision, and monitoring patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a health-related field and psychiatric experience. This per diem position offers flexible scheduling but does not qualify for benefits. Competitive pay and various opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Qualifications

• One year of psychiatric experience, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Participation in continuing education related to mental health preferred.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Conduct educational groups and respond to codes.
• Monitor patients across various nursing units.

Skills

Psychiatric experience

Patient interaction

Role modeling

Vital signs monitoring

Education

B.S. in health-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited by the Joint Commission, has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation\'s best behavioral health hospitals.

Our Mental Health Associate (MHA) position presents an ideal opportunity for an energetic, motivated individual with prior experience working with patients with behavioral health or addictions diagnoses. The Mental Health Associate functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the nursing unit assigned. Nursing units include a 28 bed adult psych unit, a 28 bed adult dual diagnosis unit, a 22 bed child and adolescent unit, a 24 bed detox unit, and a 20 bed rehab unit. Other MHA duties include taking vital signs, conducting educational groups and responding to codes.

This is a per diem position that does not qualify for benefits. The schedule includes flexibility to pickup morning, evening, and overnight shifts as needed with opportunity to pickup overtime if interested.

Benefits for our Mental Health Associates (MHAs)

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• 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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Matthew Selitto, Regional Recruiter at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Mental Health Associate (MHA) Job Requirements:

• B.S. in health related field with one year of psychiatric experience, preferably in an inpatient setting; or two years of experience in a psychiatric setting with evidence of participation in continuing education related to mental health (preferred).
• Psychiatric inpatient experience for Adults, Adolescents and Dual populations (preferred).
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care Certifications which will be provided by the Hospital.

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