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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Posting Details

Job Title	Mental Health Associate
Requisition Number	DU14606
Department Name	H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$16.20/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	On Call
Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree
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.
Shift	This is an on call role with a monthly commitment of approx. 36 hours a month. These will be up to 12-hour shifts per day and you will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. You will be required to work more hours during your Unit training for 3-5 weeks. Also, for all new employees there is an onsite orientation for the first three days of employment (Monday-Wednesday) from approx. 8:00am-5:00pm.
Job Summary	The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to children and adolescents 5-17 years or adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. 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.
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.
Deadline to Apply	05/07/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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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* How many years of mental health related experience do you have?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
* Do you work well in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking working environment?
- Yes
- No
* Please describe your experience working in a high stress, fast paced, and multi-tasking environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
* Please list your educational background (specific degrees) and additional training programs, certifications, and other relevant information.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you currently have a Bachelor's Degree?
- Yes
- No

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