Mental Health Associate II (PRN)

Posted:
7/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Mental Health Associate II (PRN)
  • Location:  Highland Park, IL
  • Full Time/Part Time: PRN/ Per Diem

What you will need:

  • License: N/A
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree-Human Services.  Associate’s degree with three years’ inpatient psychiatric experience
  • Certification: CPR Certification Required
  • Experience:  With human services such as inpatient psychiatry or direct patient care preferred
  • Skills: Interpersonal skills, knowledge of psychiatric terminology & theory, empathy, tolerance for ambiguity, ability to manage stress, and skill in setting appropriate limits

What you will do:

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members to provide holistic, individualized patient care and therapeutic milieu management throughout the extent of the patient’s hospital stay
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living as defined by the patient population and unit specificity
  • Facilitates relevant goal-setting, conducts therapeutic one-to-one's and revises treatment plan accordingly
  • Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients
  • Participate in behavior management, treatment planning, and documentation in the medical records
  • Communicate effectively with patients, members of the multidisciplinary team and all customers

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking at designated locations
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement