Behavioral Health Associate

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. 

Benefits Statement 

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of  professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The  available plans and programs include:  
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)  
• Career development and continuing education opportunities  
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness  insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

Under the supervision of a registered nurse and in collaboration with other members of a multidisciplinary team, develops and provides treatment and care to mental health patients.  

• Provides one to one interaction with patients requiring intense care.  
• Facilitates group teaching and task oriented sessions, observes patients relative to suicidal or homicidal intent  and for effects of medication, assists professional staff with restraint and seclusion treatment procedures and with physical exams, obtains vital signs, performs specimen collection and dressing changes.
• Monitors and documents, according to prescribed standards, patient observations which may include mental status, response to treatment interventions and intensity of services provided.  
• Completes court petitions, accompanies patients to court and testifies to substantiate the need for court ordered treatment.  
• Communicates status of court activity to professional staff.  
• Utilizes knowledge of Michigan Mental Health Code to educate patients and their families about rights guaranteed by the code.

Minimum Qualifications

1.    Two years of college study in behavioral health or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a mental health setting, and six months of related clinical experience working with mentally ill patients;

    OR

 Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health discipline.

Skills Required

1.    Analytical ability to assess current status of acutely ill patients and safety/security of milieu.  Ability to anticipate and evaluate consequences, respond quickly and plan intervention for volatile situations.

2.    High level of interpersonal and clinical skills necessary to facilitate didactic group sessions and to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships/skills with mentally ill patients, families and patient care providers.

3.    Ability to read, understand and apply written description/documentation of behavioral observations and group processes.

4.    Ability to perform routine clerical functions