UHS·Lyndon, Kentucky
The Mental Health Associate maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and ensures a safe, clean environment. Responsibilities include performing safety checks, managing patient behavior, and facilitating participation in program activities.
7a-7p 7a-3p 3p-11p 7p-7a Job Duties/Responsibilities: Knows location and condition of all patients at all times Ensure proper hand off of clinical information Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines Manage group of patients in outside activities; i.e., A.T., outings, walks, meals, and study Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive behavior per facility guidelines Recognizes signs of impaired social interaction and motivates patients toward desired cooperation Teaches alternatives to destructive behavior Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Education – High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred. Years of experience needed – No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred. Certifications – Must maintain current CPR certification. Computer skills – Ability to: gain training through web-based programs; participate in employee surveys; enroll in company benefits. Communication – Must possess excellent verbal skills in communicating with patients, coworkers and visitors. Team work – Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment. Service Excellence – Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards. 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.
A high school diploma or GED is required, with some college and behavioral health experience preferred. Candidates must maintain a current CPR certification and possess excellent verbal communication skills.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Kentucky often look for candidates who can support clients in community, school, or clinical settings while meeting basic credentialing requirements. These roles can be competitive because preferred education, CPR, and Handle with Care certifications may help candidates stand out, along with any related experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the setting you can support.