Mental Health Associate (Part Time)

• Position: Mental Health Associate I

• Location: Naperville, IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

• Hours: 24 Hrs/Week

The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care to patients with behavioral health disorders.  Participates in treatment planning and implementation.  Facilitates groups within assigned treatment programs.  Documents according to department/organization procedures.  Ensures the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe milieu.

What you will need:

·         A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a Behavioral Health related field, no previous experience or A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a non-Behavioral Health related field, a minimum of one year of behavioral health experience

·         Maintain information as highly confidential   

·         Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision

 Experience Preferred:

·         Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology

·         Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living.

·         Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting and milieu management

Education and/or Experience Required:

·         A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, 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 or Red Cross

·         Community Involvement Opportunities

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 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 professi