Mental Health Associate Nights - FT - Adult

UHS • Lyndon, KY

88d

About The Position

The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities since 1985. The Brook offers two outstanding hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, KMI & Dupont, and is a leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals, and agencies. The Brook Hospital strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of the community. The Mental Health Associate serves as an active member of the clinical staff, maintaining a therapeutic relationship with all patients, assisting in the maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment, assuring patient participation in program activities, and performing technical/patient care duties relative to patient health and safety.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• No experience required; direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred
• Must maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits
• Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers, and visitors
• Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment
• Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards

Responsibilities

• Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
• Ensure proper hand off of clinical information
• Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines
• Manage group of patients in outside activities; i.e., A.T., outings, walks, meals, and study
• Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive behavior per facility guidelines
• Recognizes signs of impaired social interaction and motivates patients toward desired cooperation
• Teaches alternatives to destructive behavior

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees