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Mental Health Associate II - Deerfield - Day Shift

Endeavor Health · Deerfield, IL · $27.14–$40.71 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

As a Mental Health Associate II, you'll precept new staff and train them to run groups. How would you teach someone to run their first group?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach group skills step by step and give useful feedback.

Tell me about a group you led that went off track. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can redirect a group while keeping it therapeutic and safe.

Tell me about a time you sought supervision for a situation you weren't sure how to handle.

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help instead of guessing, a trait the posting values.

What keeps you steady after a hard day in behavioral health?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to manage stress, which affects how long people last in this work.

What would you do

A patient becomes verbally aggressive toward you in the middle of a group. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, de-escalate and protect the group in volatile moments.

How do you keep professional boundaries with patients who want to be your friend?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay warm without crossing lines, which the posting names as required.

A new staff member you're training keeps sharing personal details with patients. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach peers on boundaries directly and kindly.

About the work

What does a therapeutic milieu mean to you, and how do you help keep one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how structure, routine and tone affect patient recovery.

How do you document a group session so it's useful and accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear notes that support treatment planning and meet department standards.

How do you contribute to a patient's treatment plan as part of the team?

What they are checking: Whether they share observations that help clinicians plan care.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.14 - $40.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Po sit i on H i gh li ghts: • Position: Mental Health Associate II • Location: Deerfield ; 190 Waukegan Road • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours/week) • Hours: Day Shift (7:30-4:00PM) NO Weekends/One Summer ; One Winter Holiday) • Travel : May assist other locations What you will do : Provides direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders by participating in treatment planning and implementation. Precepts new employees to the unit. Trains new Behavioral Health Associates to conduct groups. Supports the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Conducts program in services as directed. Ensures the safety and well-being of the patients. Maintains documentation according to department/organization procedures. What you will need : Education, Skills and/or Experience Required: • A Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Health related field • A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health • Maintain information as highly confidential • Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and willingness to seek supervision Education, Skills and/or Experience Preferred: • Minimum of three years of previous psychiatric experience • Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology • Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living • Prior experience with therapeutic limit-setting, along with milieu management 3. Licensure and/or Certification Required: • A valid driver’s license is required. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle to perform work related duties at an off-site location, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire • Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association Benefits: • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.