Mental Health Associate - Part Time

UHS•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 Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts Student Loan Repayment - $200/month for full time Tuition Reimbursement - $5,000 per year About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation

Nice To Haves

College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred

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