Mental Health Associate, 32 Hour, Evenings
About The Position
Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. The Mental Health Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will rotate between the Co-Occurring Disorders Unit in Webster and the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Southbridge.
Requirements
- Certification or equivalent experience required.
- Receives on the job training under close supervision.
- American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter.
- Dr. Armstrong training required during orientation and every year thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 2 years experience and/or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates understanding of comfort/safety measures required of population served.
- Attends ongoing/continuing education programs as appropriate to maintain knowledge base.
- Performs patient care activities as prescribed by the registered nurse based on established protocols.
- Adheres to standards of care appropriate to patients assigned and consistent with job skills.
- Utilizes the correct format for all documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
