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Mental Health Associate Emergency Services

Lawrence General Hospital

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Compensation
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Location
Haverhill, MA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS CertificationCOAP Certification Within 30 Days Of Onboarding

Job overview

Lawrence General Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Associate Emergency Services. The Mental Health Associate (MHA) at Lawrence General Hospital supports safe, therapeutic patient care under RN supervision. The role assists nurses with patients whose needs do not require complex nursing skills, contributing to a secure environment on the Haverhill campus of this acute‑care, 320‑bed hospital.

Key focus areas include Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients and Assist the registered nurse with care of patients requiring non‑complex nursing skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GEDExperience or Training in Mental Health or Medical FieldBLS CertificationCOAP Certification Within 30 Days of OnboardingMust Clear Background Check Including Criminal SearchUse or Possession of Firearm Prohibited

Full job description

Join us at Holy Family Hospital

Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Associate (MHA) is responsible for performing duties necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the MHA will assist the nurse with care of patients whose needs do not require complex nursing skills.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: High School Graduate or GED.

  • Experience: Experience or training in the mental health or medical field preferred.

  • Certification/Licensure:

  • BLS

  • COAP within 30 days of onboarding

  • Other: Must be able to successfully clear a background check, including a criminal search. Use or possession of a firearm and/or other weapons is prohibited.

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