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Job Description
We Are Hiring:
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER is looking for a compassionate, energetic Behavioral Tech in our new ED/Crisis Stabilization Unit Behavioral Health unit.
Sign-On Bonus Available $5,000 for full time; $2,500 for part time
Title: Behavioral Tech
Department: Emergency Dept
Schedule: Full & Part Time Nights; Part Time Day; rotating weekends and holiday requirement
Hospital: Ascension Mercy Medical Center, Aurora, IL
This Behavioral Health Technician is eligible for $2,500.00 (part time), $5,000.00 (full time) sign-on bonus, provided you successfully complete all pre-employment requirements subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Former associates of six months are not eligible.
Ascension Mercy has built a legacy of caring for the community and its residents. Founded in 1911, Ascension Mercy is a full-service hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center with minimally invasive robotics technology. We provide comprehensive care in a wide range of medical areas, including our renowned heart and vascular care for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of heart disease. Our caring doctors treat you and your family like one of our own, always.
Ascension Mercy is a Catholic hospital that abides by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services
What You Will Do:
Provide direct behavioral health patient care.
- Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
- Report any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health preferred.
Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate’s degree, or Technical degree required.
Additional Preferences:
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension Illinois, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, is comprised of 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. With more than 900 providers in its medical groups, 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners, Ascension Illinois serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.
We are committed to improving accessibility to healthcare in the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable to our patients and one another, and we work hard to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Our compassionate, talented team members are the source of our strength, and we invest heavily in their well-being. We offer significant professional opportunities, career advancement potential, comprehensive training and competitive wages.
Equal 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 regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
