Mental Health Associate (MHA)
Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Provides routine non-acute
physical care, for the patient, as well as, educational groups
based on needs identified in the Master Treatment Plan. MAJOR
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Follows program schedule with
minimal supervision. Follows program rules and guidelines and
ensures patient compliance with same. 2. Is courteous and
professional to patients, family members and significant others. 3.
Completes patient procedures accurately and within time frame as
specified by hospital policy. 4. Completes required documentation
specific to position in a clear and concise manner. Documentation
shows understanding of patient and unit goals. 5. Attends scheduled
hospital inservices and completes staff education attendance
record. Reads and initials articles that are posted on unit. Seeks
opportunities for education and professional growth. 6. Practices
good hand-washing techniques, follows Universal Precautions. 7.
Alerts supervisors to risk management and quality concerns. 8.
Dresses appropriately to position. 9. Flexible and positive in
accepting responsibility for patients leisure time and maintenance,
therapeutic milieu. Shows creativity in planning patients' free
time. Is involved and physically active in all aspects of patients
program. 10. Checks with RN prior to and at end of shift for report
and direction. Communicates observations clearly and alerts RN to
pertinent and/or high risk changes in patient conditions. 11.
Displays consistency and is positive in interactions with others.
Accepts criticism and suggestions. Maintains safe boundaries with
patients and co-workers, uses self disclosure conservatively. 12.
Willingly serves as preceptor to new employees and role-models
positive images. 13. Facilitate activity focused program groups as
assigned. Has necessary materials available. Groups begin and end
on time. Pertinent information is clearly communicated to the unit
RN. Demonstrates and teaches good sportsmanship. 14. Incorporates
service specific knowledge (child, adolescent, sexually reactive
children, sex offender, or dual diagnosis/chemical dependency) into
daily activities. a. Utilizes developmental and program specific
knowledge in the delivery of patient care. b. Has sound
understanding of mental health and program specific issues. c.
Understand and demonstrates the ability to prioritize the patient's
needs according to the treatment plan. d. Facilitates groups as
assigned demonstrating understanding of group process and the
disease concepts of each specific diagnosis group. 15. Maintains up
to date CPR certification. 16. Willingly accepts additional
responsibilities outside routine job functions. 17. Will adhere to
all safety policies and safe work practice. 18. Will attend
hospital safety trainings. 19. Will adhere to all hospital policies
and procedures. 20. Will report all accidents immediately. The
above are essential job functions. About UHS: One of the nation's
largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare
services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive
record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its
inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual
revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again
recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune;
in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275
in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000
employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care
hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient
facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance
offering, a physician network and various related services located
in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United
Kingdom Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and
Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred
experience in a mental health field with demonstrable competence in
required knowledge and responsibilities. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Must
demonstrate competence in gathering designated admission
information, Recreational Therapy information and explaining the
Patient Rights and Responsibilities. Must demonstrate basic
knowledge of emotional and mental health and disease concepts
including the disease of addiction. Must have clear communication /
interaction skills and demonstrate competency in facilitating
skills groups. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Follows program
schedule with minimal supervision. Follows program rules and
guidelines and ensures patient compliance with same. 2. Is
courteous and professional to patients, family members and
significant others. 3. Completes patient procedures accurately and
within time frame as specified by hospital policy. 4. Completes
required documentation specific to position in a clear and concise
manner. Documentation shows 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. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries,
our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help
prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the
best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take
pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate
experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or
employee will request financial or personal information (Social
Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you
via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail
client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious
of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its
subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or
1-800-852-3449.
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