Mental Health Associate - Days (Co-ed Unit)

UHS•Louisville, KY

141d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities since 1985 and is a leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adults. We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our Co-ed Unit on the day shift. In this role, you will support the safety, structure, and therapeutic environment of our patients by working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
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
Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 9 AM - 5 PM, Week 2: 3 Orientation Shifts, Week 3: M-Th 9 AM – 4 PM

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred
Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines
Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
Ensure proper hand off of clinical information
Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive/unsafe behavior per facility guidelines
Other duties as assigned