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The Brook - Dupont
Mental Health Associate (Adults) - Multiple Shifts - Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$33,523 / year median in Kentucky
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Associate (Adults)
- Multiple Shifts
- Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! The Brook
- Dupont Louisville, KY Job Details Full-time $18.00
- $27.
- 7PM Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook Hospital
- Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adults.
Website:
https://thebrookhospitals.com/ Make a Difference Every Day We are seeking compassionate, dependable Mental Health Associates to join our behavioral health team. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, ensure safety, and support individuals receiving psychiatric and substance use treatment in a structured inpatient setting. If you are calm under pressure, team-oriented, and passionate about mental health, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do Monitor patient safety and maintain awareness of patient location and condition at all times Conduct and document safety rounds and close observations per policy Assist with admissions and discharges, including belongings search and documentation Support implementation of individualized treatment plans Observe, document, and report changes in behavior, mood, and physical condition Utilize approved de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral concerns Follow all policies related to crisis intervention, seclusion, and restraint Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and personal care Obtain and record vital signs and other assigned clinical data Complete required documentation accurately and timely (flow sheets, observation records, detox monitoring) Support therapeutic groups, structured activities, and meal supervision Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment Why Join Us? Meaningful work that impacts lives Collaborative, supportive team environment Opportunities for growth within behavioral health Competitive pay and benefits 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. This position is available for the following shifts: 7a-7p (36 hours per week. 3x12)- $1,000 Retention Bonus 7p-7a (36 hours per week. 3x12
- $5,000 Retention Bonus Benefit Highlights Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with 6% company match each pay period and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 400+ Subsidiaries! $1,000
- $5000 Sign on bonus Qualifications Education
- High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred. 1 year experience working with adolescents in a behavioral health facility required, 1-3 years strongly preferred. Certifications
- Must maintain current CPR certification. Computer skills
- Ability to: gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits. Communication
- Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors. Team work
- Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment. Service Excellence
- Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00- $27.