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Mental Health Associate II - Plainfield Outpatient - Day Shift

Endeavor Health, Plainfield, IL, United States


Hourly Pay Range
Hourly Pay Range

$26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Mental Health Associate II

Location: Plainfield IL

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Hours: Day Shift (Holidays Required) / May float to other inpatient and outpatient sites.

What You Will Do
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.

What You Will Need
Education, Skills and/or Experience Required:

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

Education, Skills And/or Experience Preferred

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

Licensure and/or Certification Required:

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

Benefits

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

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. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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