Mental Health Aide

Samhsa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMHSA in New York seeks a dedicated professional to provide direct therapeutic services to residents, including crisis intervention, medication management, and training in daily living activities, under supervision.

Responsibilities also include maintaining the residence environment and ensuring compliance with hospital and residential policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, substance use treatment, and/or residential settings.
• Education requirements include a High School Diploma, with Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic services to residents, including crisis intervention and medication management.
• Train residents in activities of daily living and support routine care.
• Maintain the physical environment of the residence and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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:

• Written Communication

Physical Requirements:

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

Education Requirements: High School Diploma; Associates or Bachelor preferred

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