Responsibilities
Summit Oaks Hospital is a 126‑bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center located in a picturesque suburban setting. Accredited by the Joint Commission, it has been providing quality health care to adults, children, and adolescents in northeastern USA since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best behavioral health hospitals.
More information: https://summitoakshospital.com/
The Mental Health Associate (MHA) position offers an ideal opportunity for an energetic, motivated individual with prior experience working with patients who have behavioral health or addictions diagnoses. The MHA functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring of patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics, depending on the nursing unit assigned. Nursing units include a 28‑bed adult psych unit, a 28‑bed adult dual diagnosis unit, a 22‑bed child and adolescent unit, a 24‑bed detox unit, and a 20‑bed rehab unit. Other MHA duties include taking vital signs, conducting educational groups, and responding to codes.
This is a full‑time, day shift position from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, three days per week, with alternating weekends.
Benefits for our Mental Health Associates (MHAs)
* Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
* HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
* Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
* Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* SoFi student loan refinancing program
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, UHS is an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation with annual revenues of $14.3 billion in 2023. It was recognized again as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, along with an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located throughout the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Matthew Selitto, Regional Recruiter, at matthew.selitto@uhsinc.com.
Qualifications
Mental Health Associate (MHA) Job Requirements:
* B.S. in a health‑related field with one year of psychiatric experience, preferably in an inpatient setting; or two years of experience in a psychiatric setting with evidence of participation in continuing education related to mental health is preferred.
* Psychiatric inpatient experience for adults, adolescents, and dual populations is preferred.
* Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De‑escalation, and Handle with Care certifications, which will be provided by the hospital.
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