MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

UHS

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patients for our residential treatment facilities located in beautiful, intimate six-bed houses in the Pasadena and the Arcadia neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area. Job Description: Working under the direction of a RN, LVN or LPT, the Mental Health Worker functions as an active part of the treatment team and provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to our eating disorder patients. Daily responsibilities include (not limited to): accurately administer and record vital signs; observe, assess and document a resident’s appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals; effectively and professionally communicate with clinical team, staff, patients and customers. Reasons’ employees receive great opportunities. Challenging and rewarding work environment Career and growth opportunities Comprehensive Benefits Competitive Compensation About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. We provide a place of respite and reflection for all genders of all ages to work through their eating disorders and discover their reasons for recovery.

Requirements

Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric resident care techniques with understanding of mental illness preferred.
Additional Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license.

Responsibilities

Utilize sound judgment during while observing patients and documents any changes in a patients appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Ensure intervention is based on the patient’s plan of care.
Employ appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed.
Transport patients to medical appointments, outings or to the facility.
Provide positive transportation experience and treats all patients with respect and dignity at all times.
Open vehicle doors for each patient and assist the patient into and out of the vehicle.
Accurately administer and record vital signs
Observe, assess and document a resident’s appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals
Effectively and professionally communicate with clinical team, staff, patients and customers