DAY TREATMENT ASSISTANT

REGION VI COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health Insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Job summary

Life Help in Indianola, MS is seeking an entry-level, part-time Day shift role to assist in day treatment for SED adolescents. The position requires a High School diploma and a valid MS driver’s license.

Responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, parents, case managers, and school staff, and transporting individuals as needed using the program vehicle. A reliable vehicle is preferred for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Field or relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Day Treatment Specialist in providing day treatment for SED adolescents.
• Maintain collateral contacts with teachers, parents, case managers, youth court, school counselors, and principals as needed.
• Drive program vehicle and/or personal automobile to provide transportation to individuals receiving services as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Indianola, MS 38751

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Company Overview

Life Help is a regional community mental health center that has provided comprehensive, community-based mental health and substance abuse services for nearly fifty years. Our team is committed to improving the lives of every individual that walks through our doors.

Benefits

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• State Retirement
• 13 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Personal and Medical leave accruing monthly
• FMLA benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Comp
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan forgiveness through HRSA for qualifying employees
• LPC Supervision
• Mileage Reimbursement (as applicable)
• Voluntary Additional Life and Disability Insurance

Job Duties

• Assist Day Treatment Specialist in providing day treatment for SED adolescents.
• Collateral contacts with teachers, parents, case managers, youth court, school counselors, and principals as needed.
• Drive program vehicle and/or personal automobile to provide transportation to individuals receiving services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Field or relevant experience and High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid Mississippi Driver’s License.
• Reliable Transportation.