Mental Health Associate, Adult Psychiatric Unit (Inpatient) - 32 hours, Days

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 0645-1515 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 32 Cost Center: 25082 - 1900 Psychiatry Adult Inp Web This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. About the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Harrington: Our team includes a medical director, nurse practitioner, social workers, nurses and mental health clinicians. We offer a wide range of specialized inpatient services using the latest therapies, including sensory rooms and group meetings. We work closely with the patient and his/her family and caregivers to design a comprehensive after-care treatment plan. The treatment plan may include outpatient therapy or treatment programs. The goal of treatment is to help the patient re-enter the community and live a productive life. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Mental Health Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include possible rotating shifts between the Co-Occurring Disorders Unit (CDU) in Webster and the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Southbridge as needed. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 2 years experience and/or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent preferred and certification or equivalent experience required. Receives on the job training under close supervision. American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter. Dr. Armstrong training required during orientation and every year thereafter. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.