Behavioral Health Care Associate – Patient Care & Groups

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Mental Health Associate in the Behavioral Health Unit. This role performs direct and indirect patient care activities for behavioral health patients, including technical duties in support of nursing care and under supervision of an RN.

You will lead and co-facilitate educational and activity groups, and assist with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• QMHP certification is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care for behavioral health patients under RN supervision.
• Support nursing care with technical duties as assigned.
• Lead and co-facilitate educational and activity groups.
• Assist with milieu management to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Patient care

Group facilitation

Milieu management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Mental Health Associate in the Behavioral Health Unit. This role performs direct and indirect patient care activities for behavioral health patients, including technical duties in support of nursing care and under supervision of an RN.

You will lead and co-facilitate educational and activity groups, and assist with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.