Mental Health Associate - Night Shift - Brook Lane
About The Position
Brook Lane is hiring a full-time Mental Health Associate for its Main Campus in Hagerstown, Maryland. The role provides direct patient care and therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and adults in a psychiatric care environment. Working with nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, and other clinical professionals, the associate helps maintain a safe, structured, healing environment and supports patients on their path to recovery. This position is scheduled for 72 hours bi-weekly over three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It requires working every other weekend and every other holiday, and is performed on-site.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current valid driver's license with no restrictions on driving privileges.
- Ability to safely operate hospital vehicles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and team members in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Current BLS (CPR) certification or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Sociology, or another social science field.
- Previous experience in behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, direct support, residential treatment, or human services.
Responsibilities
- Build positive, therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Observe, monitor, and document patient behaviors and progress.
- Support patient safety through proactive interventions and de-escalation techniques.
- Facilitate daily activities and therapeutic programming.
- Encourage patient participation in treatment and recovery-focused activities.
- Provide compassionate support during challenging emotional and behavioral situations.
- Maintain a structured environment that promotes healing and personal growth.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient goals.
- Assist with orientation and training of new team members.
- Adhere to organizational policies, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off accruing from day one.
- 401(k) plan.
- Education assistance program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Eligible evening, night, or weekend shift differential.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
