Mental Health Assistant GCOP

Compass Behavioral Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Behavioral Health in Garden City, KS is seeking an entry‑level Mental Health Assistant to join our full‑time team. The role focuses on delivering direct support to individuals, supervising clients, and implementing treatment plans to promote independent living skills and crisis stabilization.

The position requires a 21+ age, a high school diploma, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Training within six months and a valid driver’s license are also required to participate

Qualifications

• Age 21+ years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Interest and investment in working with children who experience Severe and Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families.
• Have completed or will complete any required training within six months of employment.
• Must have a current and validdriver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver attendant care, respite care, psychosocial rehabilitation and independent living skills to consumers as directed by supervisor.
• Provide direct one‑on‑one supervision of consumers and work directly from the Treatment Plan to help them learn independent living skills, complete specific goals, or help stabilize them in crisis situations to avoid out of home placement.
• Demonstrate flexibility in being available to work as client need arises.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Interest in SED

Training within 6 months

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mental Health Assistant

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Garden City CBS Building - Garden City, KS 67846

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.64 Hourly

Work Location: Garden City

Staff member shall possess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with the mentally ill and respond effectively in a wide variety of human service situations. Applicant must possess an interest and investment in working with children who experience Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). Also have the ability to work as a member of a treatment team in providing a continuum of services to consumers and their families.

The MHA will deliver attendant care, respite care, psychosocial rehabilitation and independent living skills to consumers as directed by supervisor. Also, will provide direct one‑on‑one supervision of consumers and work directly from the Treatment Plan to help them learn independent living skills, complete specific goals, or help stabilize them in crisis situations to avoid out of home placement. The Mental Health Assistant will demonstrate flexibility in being available to work as client need arises.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Interest and investment in working with children who experience Severe and Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families.
• Have completed or will complete any required training within six months of employment.
• Must have a current and validdriver’s license.