Mental Health Associate/EmPATH/On-Call

Job Title :

Mental Health Associate / EmPATH / On-Call

Requisition Number : DU12026

DU12026

Department Name :

M8000 : AMB-UK EMPATH

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Salary Range : $16.20-24.82 / hour

$16.20-24.82 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Staff

Position Time Status :

On Call

Required Education :

Required Related Experience :

No experience required

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None

Physical Requirements :

• This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds;
• lifting, pushing, and / or pulling objects up to or over 50 pounds; and some job-related travel. Also involves some occasional to intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials;

and exposure to combative / violent people; and cuts / punctures. This position also requires Non-Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as this position does involve physical team interventions in order to keep patients safe.

Shift :

This is an on call role with a monthly commitment of approx. 36 hours a month.

These will be up to 12-hour shifts per day and you will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary :

The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a Mental Health Associate to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.

The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.

This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

CPR / BLS certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and schedule flexibility are preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Preferred Education / Experience :

One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.

Deadline to Apply : 06 / 30 / 2024

06 / 30 / 2024

University Community of Inclusion :

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.