[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · BENTON, Arkansas # Mental Health Associate; Weekend Only, Saturday and Sunday; 7a-7p BENTON, Arkansas Part-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted June 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/355775/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Mental Health Associate; Weekend Only, Saturday and Sunday; 7a-7p ## Job description ### Responsibilities Mental Health Associate Part-Time, Saturday and Sunday Only; 7a-7p 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 part-time or full-time 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 One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. ### 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 subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career 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 feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: [https://uhs.alertline.com](https://uhs.alertline.com) or 1-800-852-3449 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 132 days - Location: BENTON, Arkansas - Employment type: Part-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/355775/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [ADMISSIONS RN; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/fb66745184a26a647190/) BENTON, Arkansas ### [Assessment Coord (MSW) Mobile](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/df6ca8c03751657d8604/) BENTON, Arkansas ### [Asst Program Director - Admin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/dcb34490e4ff1f599ef9/) BENTON, Arkansas ### [CALL CENTER SPECIALIST; Not Remote Monday-Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/18eb61dcbe9925874ffc/) BENTON, Arkansas ### [Mental Health Associate- Per Diem](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/e100b1a717b0b090fc7f/) BENTON, Arkansas ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/3ca02188ec9158c827b5/) UnitedHealth Group · Wilmington, Delaware ### [RN, Weekend Home Health](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/8f589d0a31bc8ccd8efc/) UnitedHealth Group · Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania ### [Cook - Harris Center for Mental Health - 419](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/71d18e4929ed9f74c832/) Aramark · Houston, TX, US ### [Weekend Only Caregivers/Home Health Aide](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/brightspring-health-services/jobs/182f07331cc3f1139d83/) BrightSpring Health Services · AIKEN, South Carolina ### [Behavioral Health Technician/Mental Health Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1a31cd48d6b883433db6/) General Dynamics · Fort Bragg, NC, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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