Mental Health Associate - Weekends Only

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility is seeking Mental Health Associates to provide compassionate care and support within treatment teams. Candidates will engage with patients across multiple age groups, conduct group activities, and assist with patient supervision. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work along with relevant experience. Flexible scheduling opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• Successful completion of CPR and CPI during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient care and supervision.
• Engage with patients through role modeling.
• Assist with group activities and milieu management.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding of mental illness

Patient supervision

Group activity facilitation

Education

Bachelor 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 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: 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.