Mental Health Associate - Intellectual Disability Unit

Riveredge Hospital, Inc.; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health care facility in Forest Park is seeking a Mental Health Associate dedicated to providing patient care on our Intellectual Disability Unit. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and supporting patients across age groups, including children and adults. A high school diploma is essential, and a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is preferred. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily living activities preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two or more years of related experience in psychiatric care is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Assist with group activities and milieu management.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Activities of daily living (ADLs) experience

Communication skills

Compassion for patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Shape the future of behavioral health care throughout the Forest Park community by joining our extraordinary team at Riveredge Hospital. Bring your compassion, expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for quality to a place that cultivates wellness and inspires hope.

We are currently seeking Mental Health Associates who have a passion to work with patients on our Intellectual Disabilty Unit providing activities of daily living (ADLs) for Riveredge Hospital. We have multiple openings for a variety of options regarding shift and schedule. Simply apply to the posting and discuss your interests with the hiring managers if you are selected to come in for an interview.

The Mental Health Associate functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from children, adolescents, and adults depending on which unit is worked. Provides group activities and assists with milieu management. Mental Health Associates work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Activities of daily living (ADLs) experience preferred.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor Degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Successful completion of CPR and CPI that is provided during orientation. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.