Position Overview

UHS has a great opportunity and is hiring a Mental Health Associate at Binghamton General Hospital.

In this role, the Mental Health Associate plays a vital part in supporting individuals with mental health and mental illness needs. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary care team—including Registered Nurses, Mental Health Technicians, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Staff, and Physicians—to ensure patients receive high-quality, compassionate care.

At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Krembs 3 Psychiatric, UHS Binghamton General Hospital

Primary Work Shift:

Night

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Compensation Range:

$19.37 - $28.09 per hour, depending on experience

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• Assists patients or provides complete care including bathing, dressing, grooming, hydration and nutrition, and care of personal space and belongings.

• Performs clinical measurements including Vital Signs, Intake and Output and documents findings.

• Ensures comfort and safety in the environment for individual patients, families, self and coworkers through good body mechanics when assisting patients with mobility and transportation, proper use of equipment, following policy for restraints and seclusion, and use of monitoring techniques.

• Makes frequent rounds observing patients to anticipate possible patient needs.

• Plans, initiates, and assists patients with unstructured activities to address leisure time needs and encourages patient participation in all activities.

• Reports patient or unit problems to the appropriate RN or Mental Health Tech.

• Assists with ECT treatments according to procedure including obtaining, set up and cleaning of equipment; providing support and assistance to physicians and nurses; transporting patients; and monitoring patient oral intake post ECT recovery.

• Follows procedures in caring for the potentially violent patient and the patient in danger of hurting him/herself or others including monitoring all levels of observation, assisting with the initiation of seclusion and application of restraints, and caring for restrained and secluded patients.

• Responds to Code Blue situations in all areas of the hospital as directed utilizing all CPI principles in verbal de-escalation, physical restraint (appropriate to age), 4 point restraint and maintaining a safe environment in all situations, under the clinical supervision of a CPI trained RN. Initiates and maintains appropriate and accurate documentation as required by UHS policy and procedure.

• Escorts patients away from the hospital campus and works closely with the interdisciplinary staff in the planning of transfers.

• Performs duties such as errands, covering telephones, and other limited tasks on the units.

• Performs assigned housekeeping duties.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• College courses leading to a degree in a mental health related field or Nursing
• Previous education in a Nursing Assistant program
• Previous work experience in a health care environment

License/Certification

Preferred:

• Certified Nursing Assistant

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, denta