Mental Health Associate - Interview & Hiring Event

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Brook Lane is hosting an onsite Mental Health Associate Interview & Hiring Event for candidates interested in joining our inpatient behavioral health team. This is an opportunity to meet directly with the hiring team, learn more about the Mental Health Associate role, and interview onsite for available full-time opportunities. Mental Health Associates play an important role in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients receiving behavioral health care. This is an active, hands-on position where the ability to remain calm, compassionate, and engaged can make a significant difference in a patient’s experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic to moderate computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification

Nice To Haves

• Compassionate and patient
• Dependable and team-oriented
• Strong communicators
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
• Able to remain calm and use sound judgment during challenging situations
• Comfortable providing direct patient support
• Interested in learning and growing within behavioral health
• Previous mental health or human services experience is preferred but not required
• Transferable experience from caregiving, education, human services, youth programs, residential settings, customer service, coaching, community support, or other people-focused positions are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and therapeutic rapport with patients
• Provide direct care and support with compassion and professionalism
• Observe and document patient behaviors
• Respond to patient needs and assist with behavioral interventions
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
• Participate in or assist with therapeutic activities and programming
• Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and other members of the care team
• Support patients experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges
• Help reinforce unit expectations and boundaries in a respectful manner

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off beginning to accrue from day one
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Shift differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED