Mental Health Associate/UKHC
University of Kentucky

Job Info

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Job Title:

Mental Health Associate/UKHC

Requisition Number:

RE44985

Working Title:

MHA/EmPATH

Department Name:

M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH

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

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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:

Must be able to work three 12-hour night shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary:

The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a Mental Health Associate to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.

The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.

This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

CPR/BLS certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and schedule flexibility are preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education/Experience:

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

Deadline to Apply:

05/06/2024

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.

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