Mental Health Associate

Sentara HospitalsHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Mental Health Associate in the Behavioral Health Unit. This 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 degree or 4 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 1 year of working experience in behavioral health.

Nice To Haves

  • QMHP certification

Responsibilities

  • Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients.
  • Performs technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care under the 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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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