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Mental Health Associate/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY | Full Time

$36k-47k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Mental Health Associate/UKHC

$36k-47k (estimate)

Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services 2 Months Ago

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University of Kentucky is Hiring a Mental Health Associate/UKHC Near Lexington, KY

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Job Title

Mental Health Associate/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE43921

Working Title

MHA

Department Name

H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

Salary Range

$16.20-24.82/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required 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

This shift 7pm-7:30 am three days a week.-and the days will vary as needed. Must be able to work up to three, 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adolescent 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. Crisis Prevention Institute certification preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Schedule flexibility is a plus.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Preferred Education/Experience

One to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.

Deadline to Apply

04/24/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

SALARY

$36k-47k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/02/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/11/2024

WEBSITE

uky.edu

HEADQUARTERS

LEXINGTON, KY

SIZE

15,000 - 50,000

FOUNDED

1865

CEO

DREUX LINDAJANE

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Ambulatory Healthcare Services

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About University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years. The University of Kentucky: - Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. - Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. - Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to ...the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity. From Paducah to Pikeville, Covington to Cumberland, the University of Kentucky touches lives across the Bluegrass State, providing education, cultural stimulation and economic development in all 120 counties. Considering that residents of all Kentucky counties benefit from the University's medical care, community service, innovative research and creative teaching and instruction, there's no question UK is The University of Kentucky. More
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