Mental Health Associate/UKHC
Capacity Path, Lexington, KY, United States
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Job Title
Mental Health Associate/UKHC (MHA)
Department
Children's / Maternal / Psychiatric Services (H3060)
Location
Lexington, KY
Salary
$16.20-24.82 per hour
Position Type
Staff, Full-Time
Grade Level
06
Required Education
BS
Required Experience
No experience required.
Required Certificates
Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification. CPR and BCLS. Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
Intermittently sitting at a computer workstation, occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to or over 50 pounds; some travel; exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to combative or violent people; exposure to cuts or punctures. Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention certification required.
Shift
Three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), with occasional weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Mental Health Associate assists a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adolescent or adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis.
Skills and Knowledge
CPR
BCLS
Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Schedule flexibility is a plus
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Preferred Education/Experience
One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.
Deadline to Apply
04/29/2026
Equity Statement
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Job Title
Mental Health Associate/UKHC (MHA)
Department
Children's / Maternal / Psychiatric Services (H3060)
Location
Lexington, KY
Salary
$16.20-24.82 per hour
Position Type
Staff, Full-Time
Grade Level
06
Required Education
BS
Required Experience
No experience required.
Required Certificates
Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification. CPR and BCLS. Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
Intermittently sitting at a computer workstation, occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds, lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to or over 50 pounds; some travel; exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to combative or violent people; exposure to cuts or punctures. Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention certification required.
Shift
Three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.), with occasional weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Mental Health Associate assists a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adolescent or adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis.
Skills and Knowledge
CPR
BCLS
Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Schedule flexibility is a plus
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Preferred Education/Experience
One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.
Deadline to Apply
04/29/2026
Equity Statement
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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