Mental Health Associate

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Employee Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital seeks a Mental Health Associate to support direct and indirect patient care for adults in crisis, under RN supervision. You will lead group activities and assist with milieu management to sustain a safe therapeutic environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, BLS within 90 days, CPI training within 15 days, and about a year of behavioral health experience is preferred. Night shifts and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire; CPI training within 15 days.
• 1 year Behavioral Health work experience preferred; knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients under RN supervision.
• Lead and co-facilitate educational and activity groups.
• Assist with milieu management to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Behavioral health

Medical terminology

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Level Degree

Job description

## Mental Health AssociateApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Norfolk, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-103998**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**Third (Nights)**Overview:**The **Mental Health Associate** performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients, including technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care and under supervision of a RN. Leads and co-facilitates educational and activity groups. Assists with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.**Department Overview:** Sentara offers both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to patients 18 and older who are in crisis due to mental illness, emotional distress, or destructive behavior patterns. Because our treatment facilities are located within local hospitals, patients have access to the full range of both psychiatric and medical care. This is especially helpful for patients experiencing symptoms that are confusing and impact their physical health. Join a team that is committed not only to our patients but also to the personal and professional growth of our staff!**Education*** Bachelor’s Level Degree (Required)**Certification/Licensure*** Basic Life Support Certification (Required within 90 days of hire)* Crisis Prevention Intervention training (Required within 15 days of hire)**Experience*** 1-year Behavioral Health work experience (Preferred)* Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abnormal human behavior (Preferred)Keywords: Mental Health, MHA, clinical support, clinical, direct care, indirect care, technical, nursing care, nursing support. **Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•** Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!**Sentara Norfolk General Hospital**, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.**For positions that are available as remote work,** **Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:**Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.