Responsibilities For 40 years The BridgeWay has been connecting with communities throughout Arkansas and beyond. The BridgeWay offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrists, licensed clinical therapists, nurses, and mental health associates who are here to help people reconnect with their families, friends and employers so that they may lead productive lives. The Mental Health Associate is a key member of The BridgeWay team who provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The MHA provides for the personal care and comfort of our patients while providing a safe and caring environment. The MHA participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Benefits for Mental Health Associates (MHA) include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off plan Educational Tuition Reimbursement Qualifications Job Requirements: Associate degree/educational equivalent provided by college transcript or high school diploma/GED with two years of psychiatric/equivalent experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred. Documented experience working with children (ages 5-12), adolescents (ages 13-18), and/or adults (ages 18 plus) preferred, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred. Licenses or Certifications: Current Arkansas Driver’s License required if approved to transport patients. Current CPR and Handle With Care certifications or must obtain within two (2) weeks of date of hire. Skills and Abilities: Effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of telephone etiquette is required. Ability to interact in a positive manner and to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor, and other hospital employees. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to adapt to changes in how information is processed. J-18808-Ljbffr