Mental Health Worker

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta-T Group is seeking Mental Health Workers to provide in-home and community-based life skills training for young adults and adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses in Odenton, MD. You will support clients in daily living, coordinate activities, and document progress.

Flexible shifts, all shifts, and training provided; CPR/First Aid and a valid driver's license required. This opportunity offers weekly compensation and the chance to grow professionally through a broad network of

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in related field.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid Driver's License, and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized teaching, training, and support to clients in their home and community.
• Assist with life skills training and services to improve independence.
• Enter information electronically and maintain basic computer skills.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Delta-T Group connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors. With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities.

One of our clients is seeking a Mental Health Workers to provide service in Odenton, MD.

HOURS

• All Shifts Available!!
• Needs to be Flexible.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Provide individualized teaching, training, and support to young adults and adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses to help them increase their independence in the community.
• Mental Health worker works with clients in their home and throughout the community to provide life skills training and services.
• Caring, self-directed individuals who also take direction and feedback well.
• Self-motivation and ability to coordinate activities.
• Ability to re-direct and de-escalate individuals.
• Experience providing skills training.
• Ability to enter information electronically and have a basic comfort with computers.
• Ability to work with and counsel mental health patients
• Staff must be available to complete all trainings (in person and online) during length of assignment.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in related field
• Clean Slate Background Check
• Clean State Background check
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Valid Driver's License, and clean driving record

Preferred skills:

• Team Building: The ability to motivate all staff and to work collaboratively with staff from other programs to provide the most beneficial services to the clients.
• Communication: Excellent oral, writing and listening skills.
• Organizational skills: An ability to work independently and to initiate actions to support the efforts of the staff and the clients.
• Interpersonal skills: An ability to relate with clients as well as all levels of staff.

DTG ADVANTAGES

• Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health
• Compensated weekly
• Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.