Summer Program Mental Health Specialist (MHS)
About The Position
Summer Program Mental Health Specialist (MHS) Opportunity - Fuller Hospital is seeking Mental Health Specialists to join our team for the summer of 2026! We have full-time and part-time positions available. Every other weekend is required. Summer program MHS employees must be current college students. Summer program employment will begin on May 18th and end towards the end of August 2026 with opportunities to continue as a Per Diem employee. Application Deadline: April 24th, 2026 Fuller Hospital is a 109-bed licensed, private psychiatric facility located in South Attleboro, Massachusetts providing inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to residents of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Inpatient units are designed to treat adults with general psychiatric or intellectual disabilities, as well as adolescents with general psychiatric issues. Patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders can be treated on most units. Fuller Hospital also provides a less intensive Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) to patients with psychiatric and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse Benefits for our Mental Health Specialists Include: Competitive compensation (starting at $20/hour for bachelors level candidates at $19/hour for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent) Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career As a Mental Health Specialist, you will: Ensure a safe, therapeutic and engaging environment Assist with patient groups and activities Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment Assist with patients activities of daily living Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in patients' behaviors What do our current mental health specialists value at Fuller Hospital and UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the behavioral health profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a MHS is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in college or university
- One year of experience working in a behavioral health setting is preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Ensure a safe, therapeutic and engaging environment
- Assist with patient groups and activities
- Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
- Assist with patients activities of daily living
- Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in patients' behaviors
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (starting at $20/hour for bachelors level candidates at $19/hour for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent)
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
