Mental Health Associate II - Palatine - Day Shift

Endeavor Health•Palatine, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. With over 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians, Endeavor Health aims to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. The Mental Health Associate II provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, participates in treatment planning and implementation, and supports the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu. This role also involves precepting new employees and training new Behavioral Health Associates.

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.