Behavioral Health Associate - Patient Care & Groups

Sentara Health Plans; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and $

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Mental Health Associate for the Behavioral Health Unit. The role provides direct and indirect patient care for mental health patients under the supervision of an RN, and includes leading education and activity groups.

Responsibilities include milieu management to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with 1 year of behavioral health experience and QMHP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• QMHP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients under supervision of RN.
• Leads and co-facilitates educational and activity groups.
• Assists with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Skills

QMHP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years relevant experience

Job description

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Mental Health Associate for the Behavioral Health Unit. The role provides direct and indirect patient care for mental health patients under the supervision of an RN, and includes leading education and activity groups.

Responsibilities include milieu management to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with 1 year of behavioral health experience and QMHP certification preferred.