Mental Health Associate
About the role
The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) works with other team caregivers of the inpatient unit staff to provide patient care across a variety of duties, under the direct supervision of the Social Work Supervisor, RN, the Mental Health Professional, or the inpatient Unit Manager/Director.
Required qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent education/experience)
- National Provider BLS – American Heart Association (required upon hire)
- 1 year experience in an acute or residential inpatient psychiatric facility in a similar role
- Applicable internship or practicum experience may be applied toward the required experience
Preferred qualifications
- Adult inpatient psych unit experience in an adult psychiatric environment
Pay
Base pay range: $23.39 – $35.78 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, overtime, premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Schedule
Full‑time, day shift.
Benefits
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health‑related leave)
- Voluntary benefits and well‑being resources
- Additional resources and programs to promote overall wellness
About Providence
Providence’s promise is “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” With more than 120,000 caregivers across over 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics in 12 states, Providence delivers whole‑person, patient‑focused care. The organization has earned the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence for four consecutive years and continues a 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
About the team
Providence has served the Pacific Northwest since 1856 and is the largest health‑care provider in Washington. In western Washington, Providence offers award‑winning programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care, along with a full spectrum of outpatient services, physician groups, outreach programs, hospice, and home care.