at NorthShore University Health System in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
*Position: Mental Health Associate I
*Location: Naperville
*Full Time/Part Time: Full Time/40 hours per week
*Hours: Evening Shift (3:00PM-11:30PM), with rotating weekends and holidays
*Required Travel: Floating within hospital
The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care to patients with behavioral health disorders.Participates in treatment planning and implementation. Facilitates groups within assigned treatment programs. Documents according to department/organization procedures. Ensures the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe milieu.
What you will need:
*A Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Behavioral Health related field, no previous experience orA Bachelor's Degree or higher in a non-Behavioral Health related field, a minimum of one year of behavioral health experience
*Maintain information as highly confidential
*Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision
Experience Preferred:
*Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology
*Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living.
*Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting and milieu management
Education and/or Experience Required:
*A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.
*CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire
*Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross
*Community Involvement Opportunities
Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:
*Medical, dental, and vision
*401K
*Tuition reimbursement
*Paid time off
*Plus many other Employee Perks
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
