Mental Health Aide

Samhsa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York seeks a Mental Health Aide to provide direct therapeutic services to residents, including crisis intervention, medication management, and maintenance of the residence's physical environment. Basic writing skills and experience in mental health or substance abuse are required. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory, with an associate's degree preferred. The role involves physical duties like walking, snow removal, and cleaning.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, substance abuse, and/or residential setting required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks like walking up and down stairs, snow removal, and restocking supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic services to program residents.
• Maintain the physical environment of the residence.
• Perform crisis intervention and medication management.

Skills

Basic writing skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Job description

The Mental Health Aide position is under the supervision of the management staff and responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to residents of the program. The 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.

Basic writing skills required. Experience in mental health, substance abuse and/or residential setting.

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

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred

Pay: 1199 Collective Bargaining Union Rates