Job TitleMental Health Associate/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50078Working TitleMHADepartment NameH3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric SvcsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level06Salary Range$16.20-24.82/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to or over 50 pounds; and some job-related travel. Also involves some occasional to intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to combative/violent people; and cuts/punctures. This position also requires Non-Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as this position does involve physical team interventions in order to keep patients safe.
Shift
Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to children and adolescents 5-17 years or adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. This position also requires Non-Violent Crisis Prevention course completion and certification, as this position does involve physical team interventions in order to keep patients safe.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
CPR/BCLS certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and schedule flexibility are preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field
Deadline to Apply09/01/2025Our University Community
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