Part Time Mental Health Aide

stvincentsjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

stvincentsjobs Jamaica, NY is looking for a caregiver to provide direct therapeutic services to residents under supervision. The role includes crisis intervention, medication management, and training in activities of daily living, plus maintaining the residence environment per policy.

Applicants should have experience in mental health, substance abuse, or a residential setting and hold a high school diploma (associates or bachelor preferred).

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, substance abuse and/or residential setting.
• Education: High School Diploma; Associates or Bachelor preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) and database navigation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic services to residents, including crisis intervention.
• Medication management and training in activities of daily living.
• Maintain the physical environment of the residence and follow policy procedures.

Skills

Basic Writing Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

People Skills

Resolving Conflict

Education

High School Diploma; Associates or Bachelor preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database navigation

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:

• Basic Writing Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• People Skills
• Resolving Conflict

Physical Requirements:

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

Education Requirements: High School Diploma; Associates or Bachelor preferred

Valid driver's license in good standing

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

Location: Jamaica, NY