Behavioral Health Assistant

Company: AMITA HEALTH
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

We are hiring Behavioral Health Clerical Assistants for various shifts/schedules at these locations in Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates, IL-

Part-time

Full-time

Day Shift- 7:00am – 3:00pm (including alternating weekends and rotating holidays)

Registry- As needed schedule (not eligible for benefits/bonus)

Evening shift- 3:00pm - 11:30pm (including alternating weekends and rotating holidays)

Work Locations:  Alexian Bros Behavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates, Il

     Alexian Bros Center for Mental Health, Arlington Heights, Il.

AMITA Health represents one of the largest hospital systems in Illinois, with 15 acute care hospitals and four specialty hospitals devoted to behavioral health, long-term care, physical rehabilitation and women and children’s needs.

AMITA Health is an award-winning health system committed to delivering compassionate care to nearly 6.6 million residents in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs

Benefits:

AMITA health offers competitive salaries, PTO plans, and a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, as a non-for-profit organization, AMITA associates may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

AMITA Health/Ascension was recently recognized for “Best Perks and Benefits” and ”Best Work-Life Balance” by Comparably.

Assist in the provision of behavioral health services and safety support for patients.

• Collect, record, and report data on client progress making specific instructional changes according to established guidelines and complete informal evaluations as required.
• Provide patient assistance including deescalating volatile situations and alert team members to any areas of concern.
• Assist with the search, inventory, storage, and return of patient property.
• May serve as a member of the crisis response team and participate in situational debriefs as required.
• May assist in the planning and implementation of individualized behavior support plans.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

AMITA Health, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, is comprised of 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. With more than 900 providers in its medical groups, 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners, AMITA Health serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

We are committed to improving accessibility to healthcare in the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable to our patients and one another, and we work hard to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Our compassionate, talented team members are the source of our strength, and we invest heavily in their well-being. We offer significant professional opportunities, career advancement potential, comprehensive training and competitive wages.

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.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

Please note that AMITA Health will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. AMITA Health will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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