Mental Health Associate

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients, including technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care and under supervision of a RN. Leads and co-facilitates educational and activity groups. Assists with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Level Degree (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training required within 15 days of hire
• 4 years' experience in behavioral health setting required in lieu of degree

Nice To Haves

• 1-year Behavioral Health work experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abnormal human behavior (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients
• Leads and co-facilitates educational and activity groups
• Assists with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees