Mental Health Associate (MHA) Per Diem

UHS

2 months ago

United StatesPer Diem / PRNGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Mental Health Associate (MHA) Per Diem in United States. Responsibilities Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a 120-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Westampton, New Jersey. We offer the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs.

Key Responsibilities

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a 120-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Westampton, New Jersey.

We offer the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents, and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs.

A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment, and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission.

Much more online at: https://hamptonhospital.

Requirements

good documentation, organization and time management skills.

You will be required to meet with assigned patients daily, and provide feedback to the treatment team on the patients' improvements and progress in implementing the Nursing Care Plan strategies.

This is a per diem position non.

Benefits & Compensation

There is opportunity to cover various shifts and pickup overtime if interested.

Benefits for our Mental Health Associates (MHAs) include: Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations.

(UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a Mental Health Associate (MHA) Per Diem.

Key Skills

Patient CarePsychologyHuman BehaviorDocumentationOrganizationTime ManagementCompassionLeadershipVerbal De-escalationFirst AidCPR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Associate (MHA) Per Diem at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Psychology, Human Behavior, Documentation, Organization, Time Management, Compassion, Leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care under supervision, assisting with daily living activities and encouraging appropriate behavior. They are responsible for escorting patients to various activities and providing feedback on patient progress.

Benefits package: Career Development Opportunities, Healthstream Online Learning Catalogue, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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