OSF HealthCare·Ottawa, Illinois
Provides direct patient care including milieu safety, group facilitation, and individual interventions for behavioral health patients. Assists with goal planning, recovery supports, and teaching activities of daily living in coordination with nursing and social services.
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Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour.
Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
This is an Hourly position.
The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients including, but not limited to, milieu safety/management, group and individual patient interventions/interactions. Assists with monitoring of visiting hours, being present in groups to co-facilitate or facilitate, engaging patients on the floor during down times, participating in code alerts, and assisting with patient arrival to the unit. Behavioral Health Associate will also assist with goal planning and development of recovery supports outside the treatment center and promote leisure activities and teaching of activities of daily living. Behavioral Health Associate support the work of the social service department and work in unison with the nursing services and recreational therapy.
Education: Associates degree in Human Services or High School Diploma with 2 years experience working with Behavioral Health patients or if in Bachelors or Associates program, with major in human service (social services) or human behavior (psychology), will graduate within two years of hire date.
Education: Associates or Bachelors in Social Service area.
Requires an Associate's degree in Human Services, a High School Diploma with 2 years of behavioral health experience, or current enrollment in a relevant degree program. Preferred candidates have a degree in Social Services and experience with substance use populations.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
