MHA Part Time Nights TU5 Dual

Universal Health Services Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the U.S. seeks a Mental Health Associate to deliver patient care in a behavioral health setting. This part-time position requires working nights with responsibilities including supervision and interaction with patients. Ideal candidates have a B.S. in a health-related field and some psychiatric experience. Opportunities for development and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

• B.S. in health related field with one year of psychiatric experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Take vital signs and conduct educational groups.
• Monitor patients across various age ranges.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Patient supervision

Communication skills

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 diagnosis. 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. At present, the nursing units include a 28 bed adult psych unit, a 28 bed adult dual diagnosis, 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 part time, night shift position two days a week from 7:00pm - 7:00am with rotating weekends.

Benefits for our Mental Health Associates (MHAs) include:

• 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

Contact

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

Qualifications

• 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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