Behavioral Health Associate - Low Acuity, PRN/As needed, Days

Company: AMITA Health, D36
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: March 19, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Technician-Behavioral Health - Adlt Psychiatry Nrsng Unit 002 - PRN,Day - AMITA Health ABBHH - Hoffman Estates,IL

Shift: Resource/As needed shifts; 7am - 3:30 pm with some weekend and holiday coverage

Why Join AMITA?

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company formed by the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, FL and St. Louis, MO based Ascension.

AMITA Health is the largest health system in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. The health system has 900 providers in its medical groups, more than 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners and serves over 4.3 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

What You Will Do

As an Associate with AMITA Health, you will have the opportunity to

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.
Responsibilities:

--- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
--- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
--- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
--- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.

What You Will Need

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

--- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
--- Preferred Credential(s):
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Education:

--- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required
--- ****Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field highly needed

Work Experience:

--- BS in Psychology or related field with experience in the treatment of Affective Disorders and Chemical Dependency preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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