Mental Health Associate II - Palatine - Day Shift

Nevada System of Higher Education•Palatine, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders by participating in treatment planning and implementation. The Mental Health Associate II will precept new employees to the unit, train new Behavioral Health Associates to conduct groups, support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu, conduct program in services as directed, ensure the safety and well-being of the patients, and maintain documentation according to department/organization procedures. 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. The organization encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential, fostering a culture of connection and belonging to deliver safe, seamless, and personal care.

Requirements

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
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 or Red Cross

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.