Evening Psychiatric Care Associate II

## Mental Health Associate II
- Evanston Hospital
- Evening Shift Apply:
EVH Evanston Hospital:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R48431
** Hourly Pay Range:**$27.14 - $40.71 - 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
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* Location:

** Evanston Hospital
* ** Full Time/Part Time:
** Part Time (32 hours/week)
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* Hours:

** Evening

Shift: 3:00PM-11:30PM; rotating weekends and some holidays  
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* What you will do:

** 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 in services as directed.  Ensures the safety and well-being of the patients. Maintains documentation according to department/organization procedures.  
** What you will need*
* * Education, Skills and/or Experience

Required:

· A Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Health related field
· A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health
· 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, Skills and/or

Experience Preferred:
· Minimum of three 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

Licensure and/or Certification

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
** Benefits:
*** 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