Mental Health Aide

stvincentsjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

stvincentsjobs is seeking a dedicated residential caregiver to provide direct therapeutic services to residents, including crisis intervention, medication management, and daily living skills training. This role supports the management team and ensures a safe, compliant living environment.

Requires experience in mental health or substance abuse settings, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, substance abuse, or residential settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic services including crisis intervention, medication management, and daily living skills training.
• Maintain the physical environment of the residence according to policy.
• Adhere to hospital and residential policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic Writing Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

People Skills

Resolving Conflict

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database navigation

Job description

Under the supervision of the management staff and responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to residents of the program. These services include but are not limited to: crisis intervention, medication management, training in activities of daily living. Responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the residence. All responsibilities under hospital and residential policy and procedures.

Additional Requirements

Experience in mental health, substance abuse and/or residential setting.

Require skills but not limited to:

• Basic Writing Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• People Skills
• Resolving Conflict

Physical Requirements:

• Walking up and down stairs while carrying items;
• snow removal;
• restocking supplies;
• sweeping and mopping;
• cooking and cleaning duties.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma; Associates or Bachelor preferred

Valid driver’s license in good standing

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) and database navigation required.