Mental Health Associate - Full Time
Pembroke Hospital, Pembroke, MA, United States
Overview
Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults. Our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient, by listening deeply and understanding the story of our patients.
The Mental Health Associate
is a vital part of Pembroke Hospital’s treatment team. This is a full-time position with the option to work the evening or overnight shift. Full-time roles require employees to work every other weekend, and there is a competitive shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
College students who have obtained or are pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Impeccable judgment and professionalism
Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts
Student loan repayment – $200/month for full-time
Tuition reimbursement – $5,000 per year
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, report concerns to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities on legitimate UHS career sites.
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Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults. Our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient, by listening deeply and understanding the story of our patients.
The Mental Health Associate
is a vital part of Pembroke Hospital’s treatment team. This is a full-time position with the option to work the evening or overnight shift. Full-time roles require employees to work every other weekend, and there is a competitive shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
College students who have obtained or are pursuing a degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Impeccable judgment and professionalism
Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts
Student loan repayment – $200/month for full-time
Tuition reimbursement – $5,000 per year
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, report concerns to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities on legitimate UHS career sites.
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