Mental Health Associate

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Mental Health Associate for the Behavioral Health Unit. This full-time night position involves direct and indirect patient care under an RN, leading groups, and assisting with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Education includes a Bachelor’s degree, with required BLS certification and CPI training within 15 days of hire, and at least one year of Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for the role.
• BLS certification and CPI training within 15 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care for behavioral 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 and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Group facilitation

Milieu management

Education

Bachelor’s Level Degree

Job description

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

Full-Time Nights

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

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

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.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.