The Mental Health Advocate monitors patient safety on inpatient psychiatric units and assists nursing staff with treatment procedures. They also provide routine patient care, assist with daily living activities, and document changes in client behaviors.
Responsibilities
HRI Hospital is seeking Full Time Mental Health Advocates!
HRI Hospital is 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs.
We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.
At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees.
Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals.
We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking.
Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply.
Advocate, you will: Monitor patient safety on the inpatient psychiatric units Assist nursing staff with patient treatment procedures Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Assist patients with activities of daily living Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors Assist with patient groups and activities Benefit Highlights Tuition Reimbursement Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (31 days per year + roll over) Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Experience & Education: High School Diploma AND a minimum of 3 years of psychiatric experience OR Bachelor’s degree in human services field or current student pursuing a Bachelor's degree AND 1 year of psychiatric experience Other: Excellent interpersonal skills Physical Fitness – Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be comfortable working with patients in acute psychiatric distress 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) With Company Match
Prescription Drug Plans
Discounted Stock Plan
Student Loan Refinancing Program
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Brookline, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Closes
Jul 27, 2027
Application
Employer website
Market context
Behavioral health roles remain active in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
