Behavioral Health Associate - Adolescent, PT 28, Days

Company: AMITA Health
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: November 17, 2019

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Behavioral Health Associate - Ped Psychiatry Nrsing Unit 001 - Part-Time,Day - AMITA Health ABBHH - Hoffman Estates,IL Shift: 28 hours/week; 70:0am -3:30pm, Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays 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, Counseling, Social Work or related field highly needed Work Experience: Bachelors degree in related field New graduates welcomed but 1-2 years of clinical experience 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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