Hourly Pay Range:
$26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:
Position: Mental Health Associate II
Location: Palatine
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Day Shift 7:30-4:00
What you will do:
Provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders by participating in treatment planning and implementation. Precepts new employees to the unit. Trains new Behavioral Health Associates to conduct groups. Supports the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Conducts program in services as directed. Ensures the safety and well-being of the patients. Maintains documentation according to department/organization procedures.
What you will need:
Education, Skills and/or Experience Required:
A Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Health related field
A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health
Maintain information as highly confidential
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision
Education, Skills and/or Experience Preferred:
Minimum of three years of previous psychiatric experience
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology
Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living
Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting, along with milieu management
3. Licensure and/or Certification Required:
A valid driver’s license is required. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle to perform work related duties at an off-site location, 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
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
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