Mental Health Associate - Psychiatry Unit

Tenet Healthcare
Detroit, MI
Job Description
As a Mental Health Associate on the Psychiatry Unit at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Two years of college study in behavioral health or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a mental health setting, and six months of related clinical experience working with mentally ill patients
  • Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health discipline
  • Analytical ability to assess current status of acutely ill patients and safety/security of milieu
  • High level of interpersonal and clinical skills necessary to facilitate didactic group sessions and to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships/skills with mentally ill patients, families and patient care providers
  • Ability to read, understand and apply written description/documentation of behavioral observations and group processes
  • Ability to perform routine clerical functions such as answering phones, and basic computer input and retrieval of information
  • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and deal with stress associated with a mental health environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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