What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Associate position at Sentara Health?
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Third (Nights) (United States of America)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Mental Health Nursing 8B, is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift, Mental Health Associate!
Hours/Shift: Full-time (36 hours), Night Shift
Facility Highlights: Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!
Department Overview: Sentara offers both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to patients 18 and older who are in crisis due to mental illness, emotional distress, or destructive behavior patterns. Because our treatment facilities are located within local hospitals, patients have access to the full range of both psychiatric and medical care. This is especially helpful for patients experiencing symptoms that are confusing and impact their physical health. Join a team that is committed not only to our patients but also to the personal and professional growth of our staff!
As a Mental Health Associate you will perform direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients, including technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care and under supervision of a RN. Lead and co-facilitate educational and activity groups. Assist with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Minimum Requirements:
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: Mental Health, MHA, clinical support, clinical, direct care, indirect care, technical, nursing care, nursing support
Job Summary
Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients, including technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care and under supervision of a RN. Leads and co-facilitates educational and activity groups. Assists with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Bachelor's degree required or 4 years experience in behavioral health setting required in lieu of degree. Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 15 days of hire. Knowledge of basic Medical Terminology and abnormal human behavior.
Qualifications:
BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Education (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Psychology (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Sociology (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Behavioral Health
Skills
Technology/Computer
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Third (Nights) (United States of America)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Mental Health Nursing 8B, is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift, Mental Health Associate!
Hours/Shift: Full-time (36 hours), Night Shift
Facility Highlights: Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!
Department Overview: Sentara offers both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to patients 18 and older who are in crisis due to mental illness, emotional distress, or destructive behavior patterns. Because our treatment facilities are located within local hospitals, patients have access to the full range of both psychiatric and medical care. This is especially helpful for patients experiencing symptoms that are confusing and impact their physical health. Join a team that is committed not only to our patients but also to the personal and professional growth of our staff!
As a Mental Health Associate you will perform direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients, including technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care and under supervision of a RN. Lead and co-facilitate educational and activity groups. Assist with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Level Degree in Education, Psychology or Sociology (in lieu of degree; 4 years' experience in behavioral health setting required)
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- 1-year prior Behavioral Health work experience
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: Mental Health, MHA, clinical support, clinical, direct care, indirect care, technical, nursing care, nursing support
Job Summary
Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients, including technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care and under supervision of a RN. Leads and co-facilitates educational and activity groups. Assists with milieu management to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Bachelor's degree required or 4 years experience in behavioral health setting required in lieu of degree. Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 15 days of hire. Knowledge of basic Medical Terminology and abnormal human behavior.
Qualifications:
BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Education (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Psychology (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Sociology (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Behavioral Health
Skills
Technology/Computer
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
