Sentara Health·Suffolk, Virginia
Performs direct and indirect patient care activities for mental health patients under the supervision of an RN. Leads educational groups and manages the milieu to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
City/State: Suffolk, VA
Work Shift: Third (Nights)
Sentara obici hospital is hiring a mental health associate - Full-Time nights 7p - 7a
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.
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Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or 4 years of behavioral health experience, plus one year of specific behavioral health experience. Must obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention training within 15 days of hire.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.
