Responsibilities

This full-time opportunity in Behavioral Health offers 36 hours per week, full benefits and a day shift schedule. Hours for this position are 7a-7p with rotating weekends.

This position qualifies for a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children and adults.

Mental Health Technicians are responsible for completing safety checks on patients, leading a group of patients to activities within the facility, completing vitals, and other tasks associated with safety of the patients. Mental Health Technicians assist the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Job Duties

Performs safety checks daily and as needed per guidelines

Knows location and condition of all patients at all times

Ensure proper hand off of clinical information

Assists in management of behavior and control of destructive/unsafe behavior per facility guidelines

Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

Free meals in our onsite cafeteria

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

If you would like to learn more about the Mental Health Associate position, please contact Simone Brown , HR Generalist / Recruiter at [email protected] or by phone at (502) 891-0314 .

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.

No experience required. Direct patient care experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred.

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.

Teamwork – Must be able to actively participate in a treatment team environment. Service Excellence – Consistently demonstrates all Service Excellence Standards.

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