Mental Health Safety Attendant

2 weeks ago


Chicago IL United States Ascension Health Full time

Details

* Department: Behavioral Health
* Schedule: Full-time; Days; 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. plus rotating weekends and holidays
* Hospital: St Mary Hospital
* Location: Chicago, IL

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

* Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Protect and maintain a secure psychiatric hospital environment by upholding rules and regulations for the safety of staff, patients, visitors and the facility.

* Provide patient assistance including de-escalating volatile situations and responds accordingly.
* Assist with the search, inventory, storage and return of patient property.
* Serve as a member of the crisis response team and participates/leads situational debriefs as required.
* Respond to requests for further assistance and emergent situations to assist and manage

combative/hostile patients and situations to ensure the safety of patients and staff

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

* Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc. preferred.

Education:

* High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
* Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.



Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, 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, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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