Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked 276 on the Fortune 500, and listed 275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking dynamic and talented Mental Health Associate to work Part-time Evening Shifts. Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education - these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center's mission.

The Mental Health Associate (MHA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Clinical/Nursing Administration. We are looking for energetic individuals with a passion for healthcare and healing to be an interactive and essential part of care for our patients. The ideal candidate will understand the basics of psychology and human behaviors and have an interest in providing direct patient care in order to encourage a therapeutic milieu. You will provide assistance and supervision of patients' activities of daily living by encouraging appropriate behavior; intervening when needed and preventing inappropriate behavior on the units.

Our MHAs are required to be in charge of assembling and escorting patients for their prompt arrival to meals, programs, court, clinics and other designated activities. This will require a person who has a take charge mentality and a desire to lead patients in a compassionate but firm manner in their treatment plans. In order to be successful in this position you must have good documentation, organization and time management skills. You will be required to meet with assigned patients daily, and provide feedback to the treatment team on the patient's improvements and progress in implementing the Nursing Care Plan strategies.

This opportunity provides the following:

* Hampton is Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
* Highly competitive compensation and part-time benefits
* Competitive Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
* 401k plan with company match
* Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

B.A./B.S. in 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 preferred.

Psychiatric inpatient experience for Adults, Adolescents and Dual populations preferred.

Must maintain CPR and First Aid, Verbal De-escalation and Handle with Care Certifications which will be provided by the facility.

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to UHS or UHS facilities on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms we, us, our or the company in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

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EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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