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Summit Oaks Hospital
Mental Health Associate (MHA) Days/Nights
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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.
$40,746 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Our Mental Health Associate (MHA ) position presents an ideal opportunity for an energetic, motivated individual with prior experience working with patients with behavioral health or addictions diagnosis. The Mental Health Associate functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, role modeling, and monitoring patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics , depending on the nursing unit assigned. At present, the nursing units include a 28 bed adult psych unit, a 28 bed adult dual diagnosis, 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 position with openings for day shift 7am - 7pm 3 days/week as well as over nights 7pm - 7am 3 days per week. Both schedules include rotating weekends. There is opportunity to pickup additional shifts if interested. Benefits for our Mental Health Associates (MHAs) include: Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & 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 Mental Health Associate (MHA)