Mental Health Associate - Electroconvulsive Therapy - Full time - Day Shift

MHA's are cross trained in the Adult and Child/ Adolescent Units.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality in all patient interactions and documentation
• Provide direct patient care with attention to safety, comfort, and therapeutic engagement
• Observe and report patient behavior to clinical staff; document in progress notes
• Respond appropriately to patient needs and behavioral interventions
• Build cooperative relationships with staff, patients, and families
• Demonstrate leadership and empathy in daily interactions
• Implement structured programming using the Theme of the Day concept
• Support and maintain a therapeutic environment on psychiatric units
• Assist in training and orienting new employees
• Modify interventions to be age-appropriate for each patient and family situation
• Enforce unit rules and organizational policies assertively and respectfully
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements: and

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in a social science preferred
• Prior mental health experience preferred
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions using sound judgment
• Legally licensed to operate hospital vehicles
• Basic to moderate computer skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Current BLS (CPR) certification in compliance with policy
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred (no moving violations in the past three years)
• Annual submission of certified driving record required on date of birth
• Signed acknowledgment of “Attestation A” of Meritus Vehicle Management Use and Control policy

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Phoenix

Arizona

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