Mental Health Asst

Compass Behavioral Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Behavioral Health in Garden City, KS is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) within a treatment team. You will deliver attendant and respite care, psychosocial rehab, and independent living skills as directed by your supervisor, and provide one-on-one supervision to help clients learn goals and stay stabilized.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to working

Qualifications

• Age 21+ years
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Interest in working with children with SED and their families
• Must complete required training within six months of employment
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Deliver attendant care, respite care, psychosocial rehabilitation and independent living skills as directed by supervisor
• Provide direct one-on-one supervision of consumers and work from Treatment Plan to help learn independent living skills
• Help clients stabilize in crisis situations to avoid out-of-home placement
• Be flexible to work as client needs arise

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Mental Health AssistantWork Location: Garden CityStaff 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Age 21+ years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsInterest 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 valid driver’s license.