Mental Health Associate

15459BR

FTE : 0.7

Shift : Day / PM, every other weekend and holiday

Compensation : Commensurate with experience.

Hours Per Week : 28

Weekends : Some

Benefit Eligible

Shift : 0.7FTE, 28 hours per week, Day / PM Shift.

Job Description :

The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides direct care for patients in the psychiatric milieu by interacting with patients individually and in groups with a focus on assessment and monitoring of symptoms and behaviors, implementation of behavioral interventions, and enhancing coping strategies.

The MHS utilizes a variety of modalities for milieu therapy and milieu management to assist in providing an environment of intensive therapeutic programming for patients.

The MHS is also responsible for continuously monitoring for safety in the milieu, and assessing for safety risks associated with patient behaviors and then intervening in real time as needed to maintain the safety of the patients and the staff and reporting assessment data to the RN and / or other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few :

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

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Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

CPI Training within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another healthcare or mental health field.

Minimum of one-year experience in a mental health care setting for children / adolescents strongly preferred, but not required.

Additional experience providing direct health care services to children / adolescents and / or adults

CNA certification

EEO / M / F / D / V