Mental Health Associate/UKHC

Back Mental Health Associate/UKHC UK HealthCare Lexington, KY Apr 25, 2026 Assistant & Support Counseling Education Job Description Posting Details Job Title Mental Health Associate/UKHC Requisition Number RE54178 Working Title MHA/EmPATH Department Name M8000:

AMB-UK EMPATH

Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 06 Salary Range $16.20-24.82/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies 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 some occasional to intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to combative/violent people; and cuts/punctures. This position also requires Non-Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as this position does involve physical team interventions in order to keep patients safe. Shift Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. Job Summary The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a Mental Health Associate to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders. The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders. This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting.

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CPR / BLS

certification, Crisis Prevention Institute ( CPI ) certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and schedule flexibility are preferred. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field. Deadline to Apply 05/03/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. 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. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Email me jobs like this About UK HealthCare UK HealthCare Ranked #1 Hospital in Kentucky for Six Years! We're number one for a reason — and what that means for our patients is more important than any ranking. Because Kentuckians come to us when it matters most. At UK HealthCare, you know you'll have access to expert knowledge, nationally ranked specialties and personalized, interdisciplinary care. We're constantly raising the standard of care through groundbreaking research and innovative treatments — all to help Kentucky get healthier. That's what keeps us going strong, year after year.

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