Saved (0)Post a job, for free
← Back to all jobs
Universal Health Services
BENTON, AR

Mental Health Associate- Per Diem

PER_DIEMBehavioral Health / Psych
Pay & benefits for this position
RN: $38/hr
401(k) / retirement matchPaid Time OffHealth insuranceDental & visionMental health supportDisability coverage
Requirements
CPRHS diploma/GED
Email me new Behavioral Health / Psych jobs in Arkansas
Weekly verified job links. Free, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.

Position Details

Hospital System
Universal Health Services
Location
BENTON, AR
Job Type
PER_DIEM
Specialty
Behavioral Health / Psych
Posted
2026-02-27
Applications close
2026-10-11
Job ID
341226

Description

  • Responsibilities Mental Health Associate Monday through Friday 3p
  • 11p Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities for over 35 years. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community. The Mental Health Associate (MHA) has one of the most important roles in our facility. You are always with the patients, providing constant monitoring, care, and support. As well as seeing patients benefit from programs provided during treatment. If you are able to show compassion and respect to all individuals, possess the ability to remain calm in escalated/high strung situations, and believe in working together with your coworkers is key to success, then we want you to be a part of our team at Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas. Duties and responsibilities of a MHA may include but are not limited to: Supervise patients on and off the unit, monitoring every 15 minutes and recording observations. Documentation of patient behavior, vital signs, special treatment procedure, progressive interventions, and food intake. Create a safe therapeutic milieu for patients and entire unit. Work closely with other MHA’s, Nurses, and Physicians. Communication and reporting is key to this role! Strong ability to communicate to appropriate personnel at the facility about situations and/or patient care, as well as the ability to communicate respectfully to all patients. Problem/Conflict solving. As a Mental Health Associate (MHA) at Rivendell Behavioral Health you are eligible for our Comprehensive Benefits Package including: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Qualifications A minimum of a high school education or GED. Bachelor's preferred. Previous mental health experience preferred but not required. CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certificates are required (offered upon hire). EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1
  • 800
  • 852
  • 3449.

Want help with this one? A Waypoint recruiter can negotiate pay or get answers from Universal Health Services for you at no cost.

Contact a Recruiter

More Behavioral Health / Psych roles at Universal Health Services

FINANCIAL COUNSELOR - FULL TIME
DENISON, TXBehavioral Health / Psych
Certified Music Therapist
GREENWOOD, INBehavioral Health / Psych
Charge Nurse (RN)  - Psychiatric Unit - Part Time Weekends Only
CORONA, CABehavioral Health / Psych
RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (CTRS,MT-BC,OT)
TEMPLE, TXBehavioral Health / Psych
Mental Health Tech (MHT) - 3p - 11:30p
DOYLESTOWN, PABehavioral Health / Psych
All Universal Health Services jobs

Behavioral Health / Psych jobs near BENTON, AR

Mental Health Therapist - Bauxite/FT
BENTON, ARBehavioral Health / Psych
Mental Health Therapist - Benton/PRN
BENTON, ARBehavioral Health / Psych
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - Lake Hamilton/Mt. Pine/FT
BENTON, ARBehavioral Health / Psych
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST / Part Time / Evenings
BENTON, ARBehavioral Health / Psych
THERAPIST PRN (LICENSED)
BENTON, ARBehavioral Health / Psych
All AR jobs

Related Behavioral Health / Psych roles in Arkansas that post pay

Employer-posted ranges only, highest first.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Arkansas)
SonderMind · Little Rock, AR
RN: $70 - $88/hr
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - Monticello/FT
Universal Health Services · MONTICELLO, AR
RN: $16 - $20/hr
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - White Hall/FT
Universal Health Services · WHITE HALL, AR
RN: $16 - $20/hr
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - Lake Hamilton/Mt. Pine/FT
Universal Health Services · BENTON, AR
RN: $16 - $20/hr
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - Sheridan/FT
Universal Health Services · SHERIDAN, AR
RN: $16 - $20/hr
Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - Russellville/PT
Universal Health Services · RUSSELLVILLE, AR
RN: $16 - $20/hr
All Behavioral Health / Psych jobs in Arkansas
All Behavioral Health / Psych jobsBehavioral Health / Psych jobs in Arkansas
Work at Universal Health Services? This listing is indexed free of charge. Claim your listings to control titles and pay ranges, sponsor roles, and get performance reports. Verification usually takes one business day.