Mental Health Associate/UKHC
UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY, United States
Posting Details
Job Title: Mental Health Associate/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE52453
Working Title: MHA
Department Name: H3060: Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 06
Salary Range: $16.20–24.82 per hour
Position Type: Staff Position
Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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 occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to combative/violent people; and cuts/punctures. The position also requires Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as it involves physical team interventions to keep patients safe.
Shift
Must be able to work three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adolescent or adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The position requires completion and certification of the Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention course, as it involves physical team interventions to keep patients safe.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
CPR/BCLS
Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Schedule flexibility is a plus
Preferred Education/Experience
One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.
Deadline to Apply
04/29/2026
EEO 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.
Background Screening
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.
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Job Title: Mental Health Associate/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE52453
Working Title: MHA
Department Name: H3060: Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 06
Salary Range: $16.20–24.82 per hour
Position Type: Staff Position
Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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 occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to combative/violent people; and cuts/punctures. The position also requires Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as it involves physical team interventions to keep patients safe.
Shift
Must be able to work three 12.5‑hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adolescent or adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The position requires completion and certification of the Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention course, as it involves physical team interventions to keep patients safe.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
CPR/BCLS
Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Schedule flexibility is a plus
Preferred Education/Experience
One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.
Deadline to Apply
04/29/2026
EEO 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.
Background Screening
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.
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