Mental Health Associate - 32 hours/week- Arbour Hospital

UHS • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Arbour Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Associate to join its treatment team in Jamaica Plain. The hospital provides specialized behavioral healthcare, including inpatient treatment, aftercare, community-based programs, and day treatment for people with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. The Mental Health Associate helps provide routine patient care in a psychiatric environment and supports a safe, therapeutic setting for patients of all ages. The role requires working every other weekend; evening, night, and weekend shifts receive a shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• College students who have obtained or are pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Provide routine patient care 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 use crisis intervention techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED