Mental Health Associate
Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA
•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
- Basic Life Support Certification (Required within 90 days of hire)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention training (Required within 15 days of hire)
Nice To Haves
- 1-year Behavioral Health work experience
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abnormal human behavior
Responsibilities
- Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients
- Performs 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
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
- Annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
