Behavioral Health Assoc II - Behavioral Health

Company: Edward Hospital
Location: Naperville
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Assoc IIEdward-Elmhurst Health includes three hospitals # Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health # and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. ##Edward-Elmhurst Health provides comprehensive healthcare at more than 60 locations in the suburbs of Chicago. #Our success has always been # and always will be # driven by our most talented, reliable, compassionate and skilled people, who genuinely believe in delivering top quality care to our patients and their families. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will also experience a vibrant culture and an atmosphere of nurturing support and leadership. # Be DRIVEN to join our over 8,000 employees, 1,700 staff physicians and 1,800 volunteers who want to provide safe, seamless and personalized care every day for our patients, our families and our communities. # # # The Behavioral Health Associate II provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders by participating in treatment planning and implementation.# Precepts new employees to the unit.# Trains new Behavioral Health Associates to conduct groups. Supports the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Conducts program inservices as directed.# Ensures the safety and well-being of the patients. Maintains documentation according to department/organization procedures. # Education and/or Experience Required: # A Bachelor#s Degree in a Behavioral Health related field Maintain information as highly confidential Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision # # # #Education and/or Experience Preferred: # Master#s Degree Minimum five years of previous psychiatric experience Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting, along with milieu management # # #Experience Required: # A valid driver#s license is required. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle to perform work related duties at an off-site location, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross # # # # Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include: # Medical, dental, and vision 401K Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Fitness center membership Plus many other Employee Perks # # #

Edward-Elmhurst Health includes three hospitals - Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health - and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. Edward-Elmhurst Health provides comprehensive healthcare at more than 60 locations in the suburbs of Chicago. Our success has always been - and always will be - driven by our most talented, reliable, compassionate and skilled people, who genuinely believe in delivering top quality care to our patients and their families. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will also experience a vibrant culture and an atmosphere of nurturing support and leadership.

Be DRIVEN to join our over 8,000 employees, 1,700 staff physicians and 1,800 volunteers who want to provide safe, seamless and personalized care every day for our patients, our families and our communities.

The Behavioral Health Associate II provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders by participating in treatment planning and implementation. Precepts new employees to the unit. Trains new Behavioral Health Associates to conduct groups. Supports the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Conducts program inservices as directed. Ensures the safety and well-being of the patients. Maintains documentation according to department/organization procedures.

Education and/or Experience Required:

* A Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Health related field
* Maintain information as highly confidential
* Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner
* Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision



Education and/or Experience Preferred:

* Master's Degree
* Minimum five years of previous psychiatric experience
* Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology
* Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living
* Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting, along with milieu management

Experience Required:

* A valid driver's license is required. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle to perform work related duties at an off-site location, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested
* CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire
* Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross

Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:

* Medical, dental, and vision
* 401K
* Tuition reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Fitness center membership
* Plus many other Employee Perks

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