Mental Health Associate/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleMental Health Associate/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49608Working 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/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsThis 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.
ShiftMust 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 SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesCPR/BCLS certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and schedule flexibility are preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceOne to three years of experience, preferably from work in an allied health field.
Deadline to Apply03/25/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How many years of mental health related experience do you have? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years * Do you work well in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking working environment? YesNo * Please describe your experience working in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) InsightIntoDiversity.com Latinosinhighered.com HospitalCareers.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com Institute for Diversity in Health Management A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member None of the Above
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