Pembrokehospital

Mental Health Associate - Every Weekend

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Responsibilities Mental Health Associate Opportunity – Premium Pay, Every Weekend Position This position requires working every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in exchange for a higher rate of pay. There is an opportunity to work full time (40 or 32 hours per week) or part time (24 hours per week). The base pay range starts at $22.00 per hour and is based off level of experience and education. Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres, we offer inpatient and partial hospitalization treatment to teens, adults and older adults, and our services are designed to assess, stabilize, and treat patients by addressing their primary symptoms and problems. At Pembroke Hospital, all positions begin and end with caring for the Patient . By Listening Deeply and Understanding the Story of our Patients, we will Make a Difference in the Lives we Touch. The Mental Health Associate is a vital part of Pembroke Hospital’s treatment team. This is a full time or part time position with an opportunity to work on the day, evening, or overnight shift. We offer competitive shift differentials for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. As a Mental Health Associate, you will: Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors Assist with patient groups and activities Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs Provide trauma informed and age-specific care Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred College students who have obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, or human services are preferred Excellent communication&interpersonal skills Impeccable Judgment&professionalism Ability to maintain composure in a crisis situation J-18808-Ljbffr