What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Mental Health Associate position at Pembroke Hospital?
Summer Mental Health Associate Opportunity -
Pembroke Hospital is hiring for their Summer MHA position! This is a temporary position that begins May 27th and ends on August 22nd. Employees in this position will work a day/evening or evening/overnight shift schedule that is based on the needs of the hospital. Schedules are given out weekly. This is an excellent opportunity for college students looking to obtain full time summer employment while also gaining work experience in the psychiatric field.
Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient. By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch.
The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Pembroke Hospital’s treatment team. This is a full time position with an opportunity to work on the day, evening, or overnight shift. Our full time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Who You Are
As a Mental Health Associate, you will:
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
- Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
- Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
- Assist with patient groups and activities
- Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
- Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
- Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques
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 into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were over $11 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhsinc.com
Qualifications:- High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- College student who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Impeccable Judgment & professionalism
- Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation
- Ability to work full time hours from May 27th - August 22nd and work a flexible day/evening or evening/overnight schedule based on the needs of the hospital
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