MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE - PARTTIME

UHS•San Marcos, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Apply today to interview & become a part of our team! This position is for 32 hours a week. Shifts Available: 6a - 2p, 2p - 10p and 10p - 6a. Must have weekend shift availability. San Marcos Treatment Center, a 212-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of Central Texas! San Marcos spreads across 65-acres with an abundance of trees and wildlife. We have 13 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development levels with two swimming pools, two gymnasiums, sports court, playing fields, ropes course, canteen, social area, and a healing trail. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 6 to 17 with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning. If you would like to learn more about this position, please visit our website at: www.sanmarcostc.com Our Mental Health Associates (MHA) position is on the front lines of treatment for the children in our care. Providing a safe and therapeutic environment, is the primary responsibility to include implementation of the daily program schedule. As a member of the clinical team, accurate clinical and administrative documentation is required as well as communication with co-workers, supervisors, and other team members regarding patient care and safety concerns. Benefits for our MHA include: UHS is a Challenging and rewarding work environment Paid training is provided on-site Full and Part Time flexible scheduling Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Hours Education Assistance Program Student Loan Repayment Program

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Able to pass a Criminal Background check and Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current CPR certification preferred
Psychiatric experience preferred (2 years)

Responsibilities

Providing a safe and therapeutic environment
Implementation of the daily program schedule
Accurate clinical and administrative documentation
Communication with co-workers, supervisors, and other team members regarding patient care and safety concerns.