Mental Health Associate I - Linden Oaks Hospital - Per Diem

Per Diem Mental Health Associate IHourly Pay Range: $25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:Position: Per Diem, Mental Health Associate ILocation: Linden Oaks Hospital; NapervilleFull Time/Part Time: Per DiemHours: ALL Shifts (need availability to pick up all shifts) 7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm/11:00pm-7:30am)Per Diem Commitment Level: Per Diem Level 3: 111-144 hrs./ per 6-week scheduleRequired Travel: N/AA Brief Overview:The Mental Health Associate I provides direct patient care to patients with mental health disorders. The Mental Health Associate I performs treatment planning and implementation while facilitating groups within assigned treatment programs. The Mental Health Associate I ensures the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe environment and documents according to department/organization procedures.What You Will Do:Facilitates didactic, educational and unit/program community groups within the assigned treatment programs. Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities. Supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment.Ensures patient safety by providing one-to-one supervision. Unit rounds are conducted, and precautions records completed in real time. Precautions records are accurately labeled.Orients new patients to unit, program and milieu by establishing a rapport with patients and families and making necessary introductions. Provides appropriate hand off information when accepting or receiving borders from other units.Participates in treatment planning by working with interdisciplinary team to identify patients' problems, needs and strengths, suggests modifications to treatment plan based on observation of patient behavior and provides input into discharge planning.Completes patient, program, and department documentation.Performs various clerical and administrative assignments to support department operations.Monitors and reports patients' progress and communicates information to charge person on assigned shift and family members.What You Will Need:Education and/or Experience Required:A Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Behavioral Health related field, no previous experience orA Bachelor's Degree or higher in a non-Behavioral Health related field, a minimum of one year of behavioral health experienceMaintain information as highly confidentialAbility to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervisionEducation and/or Experience Preferred:Familiarity with medical and psychological terminologySkills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily livingPrior experience with therapeutic limit-setting and milieu managementLicensure and/or Certification 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 hireCurrent CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red CrossBenefits (For full time or part time positions):Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's jobIncentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor 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.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.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.