Mental Health Associate - Weekends Only

Riveredge Hospital, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park, IL is seeking Mental Health Associates to join our behavioral health team. You will contribute to compassionate patient care, participate in unit activities, and support the treatment team with supervision and interaction across ages as assigned.

The role involves leading group activities, milieu management, and working under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Ideal candidates have relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or

Qualifications

• One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Successful completion of CPR and CPI that is provided during orientation. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients across ages depending on unit.
• Provides group activities and assists with milieu management.
• Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities

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: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Bachelor Degree in psychology, social work, or related field.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and CPI that is provided during orientation. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.