Position Highlights:

* Position: Mental Health Associate I

* Location: Naperville

* Full Time/Part Time: Full Time/ NOC (Overnight) Shift

* Hours: 40 Hours/Week

The Mental Health Associate provides direct patient care to patients with behavioral health disorders.Participates in treatment planning and implementation. Facilitates groups within assigned treatment programs. Documents according to department/organization procedures. Ensures the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe milieu.

What you will need:

* A Bachelor's Degree or higher in a Behavioral Health related field, no previous experience orA Bachelor's Degree or higher in a non-Behavioral Health related field, a minimum of one year of behavioral health experience

* Maintain information as highly confidential

* Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision

Experience Preferred:

* Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology

* Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living.

* Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting and milieu management

Education and/or Experience Required:

* A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, 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

* Community Involvement Opportunities

Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:

* Medical, dental, and vision

* 401K

* Tuition reimbursement

* Paid time off

* Plus many other Employee Perks