Mental Health Associate

Responsibilities

Oak Plains Academy (a UHS company)

Mental Health Associates

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor's degree with one year of health care experience (preferred)

Full-time and part-time positions available

• Starting wage of $15.50/per hour up to $23/per hour based on years of experience in behavioral health field, higher education, and military experience.
• Shift Differential $4 per hour on weekends, $2 - $3 per hour during the week
• Frequent opportunity for overtime

(8 hour and 12 hour shifts for full-time and part-time schedules)

• Day Shift 6 AM - 6 PM
• Night Shift 6 PM - 6 AM
• Evening Shift 3 PM - 11 PM
• Night Shift 11 PM - 7 AM

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Prescription Drug Plans, Stock Purchase
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Free meals

Oak Plains Academy is looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of youth as a Mental Health Associate. The Mental Health Associate is a front‑line position with responsibility for direct patient care of our adolescent residents. The Mental Health Associate ensures the safety and well‑being of the residents while supporting the therapeutic milieu. The Mental Health Associate participates in the development and implementation of patients’ behavioral programs by providing care and documenting behaviors;

developing positive relationships across the facility; following facility policies; and providing crisis intervention as necessary. The ideal candidate will be patient, accepting, and compassionate and have a true desire to help children. The candidate is someone who can adhere to strict guidelines for our policies regarding supervision of the youth in our care. There will be times when overtime is required, and we are seeking someone who can adapt to flexible schedules and is passionate about helping youth with mental health and behavioral problems.

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 steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows program schedule/milieu with minimal supervision.
• Follows program rules and guidelines and ensures resident's compliance with same.
• Promotes the development and safety of the residents.
• Remain alert at all times, by using forethought to anticipate potentially unsafe situations.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of resident's behavior.
• Attends and completes all scheduled in‑services and trainings as required.
• Alerts supervisors to risk management and quality concerns.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field or a technical degree in areas of allied health (preferred).
• Minimum:
  High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least one year experience in mental health with demonstrable competence in required knowledge and responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license in good standing from Tennessee. If you do not have a Tennessee DL you will have 30 days to acquire one from the hire start date. (Military affiliated candidates are exempt from this requirement).
• Satisfactory health, strength and stamina to meet the physical, mental and emotional demands and stressors. The position requires: walking, running,…