Mental Health Associate - Transitional Living - PRN

Job Description

The Brook Hospital - KMI offers a highly structured chemical dependency residential program for men using a model of recovery called Recovery Dynamics. Recovery Dynamics is a chemical dependency treatment program developed by Joe McQuany in 1997 to be used at Serenity House Treatment Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The purpose of this program was to design a program that could enable counselors in alcohol and addiction treatment centers, to have a broader and deeper understanding of the AA plan of recovery and to be able to present the program to clients clearly and effectively. Recovery Dynamics is a method for the counselor to use to present the program that is described in the textbook of Alcoholics Anonymous.

The Brook Hospital - KMI's Residential Transitional Living Home is a licensed non-hospital-based residential substance abuse treatment program for males 18 years and older. The Transitional Living Home is a beautifully renovated 3,300-square foot home with six semi-private rooms located on the campus of the hospital. The setting is ideal for patients to continue the road to recovery. The program encourages the participant to be responsible for his own care and recovery through encouragement to accept the philosophy, education and motivation of self. The program is staffed 24 hours per day with mental health associates, dedicated licensed therapist, with oversight by a psychiatrist.

Website: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/the-brook-kmi

Mental Health Associate

Serves as an active member of the clinical staff; maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean, therapeutic environment; assures patient participation in program activities; and performs technical/patient care duties relative to patient's health and safety.

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!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Education - High School diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.
• Years of experience needed - 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.

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