Mental Health Associate; Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 7a-7p

UHS•Benton, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed acute-care behavioral health facility in Benton, Arkansas, providing mental health and addiction treatment services. The Mental Health Associate (MHA) provides ongoing monitoring, care, and support to patients and contributes to a safe therapeutic environment. The role involves working closely with other MHAs, nurses, and physicians, and communicating patient-care concerns and other situations to appropriate facility personnel. The posting gives conflicting schedules: the heading states Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; the role description states Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The position is described as available part-time or full-time. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible MHAs. CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certificates are required and are offered upon hire.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certificates are required; the employer offers these upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous mental health experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise patients on and off the unit, monitoring them every 15 minutes and recording observations.
Document patient behavior, vital signs, special treatment procedures, progressive interventions, and food intake.
Create a safe therapeutic milieu for patients and the unit.
Work closely with other Mental Health Associates, nurses, and physicians.
Communicate and report situations and patient-care information to appropriate facility personnel.
Communicate respectfully with patients.
Use problem- and conflict-solving skills.