Mental Health Associate II - Young Adult Psych - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Mental Health Associate II, where you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients in a supportive environment. You will work closely with nurses and other professionals to deliver individualized care and therapeutic support. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on community health, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care. Enjoy a rewarding career path with extensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nurses and team members for holistic patient care.
• Act as a primary or associate caregiver to assigned patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of psychiatric terminology & theory

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Associate's degree with three years' inpatient psychiatric experience

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Mental Health Associate II
• Location: Deerfield, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours/wk)
• Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
• Required Travel: N/A

What you will do:

• Mental Health Associate is a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Acts as a partner with an accountable nurse to serve as either a primary or associate caregiver to assigned patients for the extent of the hospital stay.
• The counselor collaborates with the professional nurse and multi-disciplinary team members to provide holistic, individualized patient care and therapeutic milieu management.

What you will need:

• License: N/A
• Education: Bachelor's Degree-Human Services or Associate's degree with three years' inpatient psychiatric experience
• Certification: CPR
• Experience: With human services such as inpatient psychiatry or direct patient care preferred
• Skills: Interpersonal skills, knowledge of psychiatric terminology & theory, empathy

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.