Mental Health Associate/EmPATH/On-Call

Job Title
Mental Health Associate/EmPATH/On-Call


Requisition Number
DU13341


Department Name
M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$16.20-24.82/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
On Call


Required Education

BS



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. 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.



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.



Job Summary

The UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) program seeks a Mental Health Associate to work with patients in behavioral health crisis, including mental health and substance use disorders.



The EmPATH program focuses on providing supportive, trauma-resilient care to adults in acute behavioral health crisis through a holistic approach which includes individual and group psychoeducation, peer support services, case management and the medical treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.



This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary team of providers to provide comprehensive mental health care and support for patients in an observation setting.



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
07/27/2025


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