Mental Health Associate FT Days - Adult

Job Description

Responsibilities

This position also qualifies for our $1,. sign on bonus!

Mental Health Associate Full Time Days(7a-3p)

Since 5 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook offers two outstanding hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, KMI & Dupont.

The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies.

The Brook Hospital will strive to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and will maintain its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.

Mental Health Associate

Serves as an active member of the clinical staff; maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment;

assures patient participation in program activities; and performs technical / patient care duties relative to patient’s health and safety.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Knows location and condition of all patients at all times
• Ensure proper hand off of clinical information
• Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines
• Manage group of patients in outside activities; i.e., A.T., outings, walks, meals, and study
• Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive behavior per facility guidelines
• Recognizes signs of impaired social interaction and motivates patients toward desired cooperation
• Teaches alternatives to destructive behavior

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.

6 billion in 0. In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 0, ranked # on the Fortune ;

and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees and through its subsidiaries operates 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 U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Years of experience needed No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Certifications Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Computer skills Ability to : gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits.
• Communication Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors.
• Team work Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment.
• Service Excellence Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.
30+ days ago