Mental Health Associate

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Paid Time Off

Retirement / 401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses potential

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit in Norfolk, VA is recruiting a Mental Health Associate for full-time night shifts. The role involves direct and indirect patient care for adults in crisis, under RN supervision, with opportunities to lead groups and support a therapeutic milieu.

A Bachelor’s degree and BLS are required, with 1 year in behavioral health preferred. Sentara offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 15 days of hire.
• One year of Behavioral Health work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abnormal human behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care 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.
• Support delivery of nursing care through technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s Level Degree

Job description

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Mental Health Associate at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit in Norfolk, Virginia.

Full-Time Nights

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

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!

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.

Education

• Bachelor’s Level Degree

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 15 days of hire

Experience Preferred

• One year of Behavioral Health work experience
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abnormal human behavior

Keywords

mental health, behavioral health, psych

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $20.50 - $30.59 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

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-care neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

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.

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