UMass Memorial Health
Mental Health Associate, Co-Occurring Disorders Unit (CDU) - 32 hours, Evenings
UMass Memorial Health, Webster, Massachusetts, us, 01570
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)Scheduled Hours:
VariedShift:
2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
32Cost Center:
25082 - 0113 Co Occurring Disorders UnitThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.About Our Program:The inpatient Harrington CDU is a 16-bed unit that provides treatment for individuals with mental health issues compounded by substance use. Psychiatric and substance use disorders will be treated by a combination of medication and therapy.Substance abuse treatment includes both detox services and medication-assisted management of opioid addiction. Recovery services will be provided in a safe structured environment.The average stay for our clients is seven to ten days. After discharge, the client will be referred to Harrington outpatient services, including our Partial Hospitalization Program, for the continuation of treatment.GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Mental Health Associate performs a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will rotate between the Co-Occurring Disorders Unit in Webster and the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Southbridge.WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
2 years experience and/or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent preferred and certification or equivalent experience required. Receives on-the-job training under close supervision. American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter. Dr. Armstrong training required during orientation and every year thereafter.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)Scheduled Hours:
VariedShift:
2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
32Cost Center:
25082 - 0113 Co Occurring Disorders UnitThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.About Our Program:The inpatient Harrington CDU is a 16-bed unit that provides treatment for individuals with mental health issues compounded by substance use. Psychiatric and substance use disorders will be treated by a combination of medication and therapy.Substance abuse treatment includes both detox services and medication-assisted management of opioid addiction. Recovery services will be provided in a safe structured environment.The average stay for our clients is seven to ten days. After discharge, the client will be referred to Harrington outpatient services, including our Partial Hospitalization Program, for the continuation of treatment.GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Mental Health Associate performs a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal and emotional needs of adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will rotate between the Co-Occurring Disorders Unit in Webster and the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Southbridge.WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
2 years experience and/or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) preferred.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent preferred and certification or equivalent experience required. Receives on-the-job training under close supervision. American Heart Association certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation and every two years thereafter. Dr. Armstrong training required during orientation and every year thereafter.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status, or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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