Job Title: Mental Health Associate/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE43921
Working Title: MHA
Department Name: H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 06
Salary Range: $16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to or over 50 pounds; and some job-related travel. Also involves some occasional to intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to combative/violent people; and cuts/punctures. This position also requires Non-Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as this position does involve physical team interventions in order to keep patients safe.
Shift: This shift 7pm-7:30 am three days a week.-and the days will vary as needed. Must be able to work up to three, 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Job Summary: The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adolescent or adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. This position also requires Non-Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as this position does involve physical team interventions in order to keep patients safe.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: CPR/BCLS. Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Schedule flexibility is a plus.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No
Preferred Education/Experience: One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.
Deadline to Apply: 04/24/2024
University Community of Inclusion: The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
