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Mental Health Associate - Full Time or Part Time

Arbour Hospital
JAMAICA PLAIN, Massachusetts
Full-time

Job Description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Associate Opportunity -

At Arbour Hospital , we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high-quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services.

We have proudly served the residents of the greater Boston area since 9. Our medical staff consists of psychiatrists who average years of practice at our facility, providing a solid and trusted foundation for our patient-focused approach to behavioral healthcare.

We are an important community resource for a wide range of vital behavioral healthcare services. We treat primary psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and constantly strive to meet the needs of our communities with treatment that address individualized behavioral health needs.

We stand ready to provide compassionate care through inpatient treatment and a strong continuum of aftercare services, community-based programs, and day treatment.

The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Arbour Hospital’s treatment team. This is a full time position with an opportunity to work on the day, evening, or overnight shift.

Our full time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help.

It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages.

You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence.

Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

As a Mental Health Associate, you will :

  • Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
  • Provide routine patient care as required 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 utilize crisis intervention techniques

Benefit Highlights :

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

K) with company match and discounted stock plan

  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries
  • Shift differentials are paid for evening, night and weekend shifts
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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 corporation, annual revenues were over $ billion in 0.

In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of U.

S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over , 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 all over the U.

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

Qualifications

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
  • College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
  • Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation
  • 30+ days ago
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