Mental Health Associate/UKHC

Job Title
Mental Health Associate/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48227


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:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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

Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekends 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 certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and schedule flexibility are preferred.



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
12/01/2024


Our University Community

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