PD Mental Health Aide

stjosephsyonkersjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

stjosephsyonkersjobs is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Aide to provide direct therapeutic services to residents under supervision. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, medication management and daily living training, while maintaining a safe residence.

Requirements include experience in mental health or residential settings, HS diploma (associates or bachelor preferred), and a valid driver's license. Proficiency in MS Office and database navigation is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, substance abuse and/or residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and direct therapeutic services to residents.
• Assist with medication management and training in activities of daily living.
• Maintain the physical environment of the residence following hospital and residential policies.

Skills

Basic Writing Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

People Skills

Resolving Conflict

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Per Diem Mental Health Aide

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: Staten Island

Pay Rate: 1199 Collective Bargaining Rates