PRN Mental Health Associate

Responsibilities

We are pleased to announce the following available position: PRN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE

This position serves as an active member of the clinical staff; maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment; assures patient participation in program activities; and performs technical/patient care duties relative to patient's health and safety. This position functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through adults.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent required;
  Certified Nursing Assistant preferred;
  Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic discipline highly desirable.
• Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Additional Requirements: MHA’s may be required to work weekends, overtime and have flexible hours.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 320+ Subsidiaries!
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More Information available on our Benefits Guest Website:

River Point Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is an 80-bed adolescent and adult Baker Act receiving facility located in sunny Jacksonville, Florida. Our professional staff provide high quality, individualized care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs and offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, personal growth and problem‑solving.

River Point is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information about River Point Behavioral Health, please visit our website at

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