Job Title | Mental Health Associate/UKHC |
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Requisition Number | RE36336 |
Working Title | MHA – GSH |
Department Name | H6140:Psychiatric Services |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Grade Level | 06 |
Salary Range | $16.20-24.82/hour |
Type of Position | Staff |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | BS |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/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 | 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 role assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider, to adolescent and/or adult patient with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
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? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s Degree; one to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field. |
Deadline to Apply | 11/02/2022 |
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. |
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