Mental Health Associate - Part Time

Universal Health Services•Pembroke, MA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient. By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch. The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Pembroke Hospital's treatment team. This is a part time, 24 hour per week position with an opportunity to work on the evening or overnight shift. Our part time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. Who You Are It's the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient's noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others. As a Mental Health Associate, you will: Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors Assist with patient groups and activities Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs Provide trauma informed and age-specific care Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree is preferred
College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
Assist with patient groups and activities
Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques