Care Assistant

Integrea Community Mental Health Systems Career Center; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Guaranteed 40-hour workweeks

Job summary

Integrea Community Mental Health Systems Career Center is looking for a Mental Health Paraprofessional in Opelika, AL. This role involves providing direct care to residents in a structured mental health facility, supporting their daily living activities and personal growth.

The ideal candidate will assist individuals with mental health conditions in developing skills and achieving treatment goals in a therapeutic environment. Comprehensive employee benefits are offered, including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or a related field preferred.
• Ability to engage with residents compassionately and effectively.
• Training in trauma-informed care or similar approaches is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Assist with medication prompts and room upkeep.
• Document resident behaviors and communicate significant changes.

Skills

Coping Skills Development

Interpersonal Communication

Observational Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Group Facilitation

Job description

At Integrea Community Mental Health System, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a mission‑driven team that cares deeply about its consumers, its community, and each other. We invest in our employees with comprehensive benefits—including Blue Cross/Blue Shield health and dental, vision and supplemental insurance options, the security of participating in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) and guaranteed 40‑hour workweeks for full‑time staff.

Openings for this role are: Opelika, AL and LaFayette, AL

Position Summary

The Mental Health Paraprofessional provides direct care and supportive services to residents living in a structured mental health residential facility. Under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, this role assists individuals with mental health conditions and/or developmental disabilities in building life skills, achieving treatment goals, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic living environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, meal preparation, medication prompts, and room upkeep.
• Assist residents in developing coping skills, interpersonal communication, and healthy routines.
• Observe, monitor, and document resident behaviors and report significant changes to clinical staff.
• Participate in the implementation of individual service or treatment plans under clinical supervision.
• Facilitate group activities, community outings, and wellness programs that promote engagement and stability.
• De‑escalate situations using trauma‑informed and person‑centered approaches.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive residential environment at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.