Mental Health Associate

Responsibilities

Apply today to interview & become a part of our team!  

This position is for 24 hours a week.

Shifts Available: 6a - 2p, 2p - 10p and 10p - 6a.  Must have weekend shift availability.  

San Marcos Treatment Center, a 212-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of Central Texas!  San Marcos spreads across 65-acres with an abundance of trees and wildlife.  We have 13 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development levels with two swimming pools, two gymnasiums, sports court, playing fields, ropes course, canteen, social area, and a healing trail. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 6 to 17 with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please visit our website at:  www.sanmarcostc.com

Our Mental Health Associates (MHA) position is on the front lines of treatment for the children in our care. Providing a safe and therapeutic environment, is the primary responsibility to include implementation of the daily program schedule. As a member of the clinical team, accurate clinical and administrative documentation is required as well as communication with co-workers, supervisors, and other team members regarding patient care and safety concerns.

Benefits for our MHA include:

• UHS is a Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Paid training is provided on-site
• Full and Part Time flexible scheduling
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (Fulltime)
• 401k plan with company match (Fulltime) 
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Hours (Fulltime) 
• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

Mental Health Associate (MHA) Job Requirements:

•  High School Diploma or Equivalent required
•  Bachelor's Degree Preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Psychiatric experience preferred (2 years)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Able to pass a Criminal Background check and Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

What do our current employee’s value at UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working with UHS is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.  

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. 

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