What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Assistant position at Albany County Department of Mental Health?
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DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Mental Health
SALARY: $49,312
LOCATION & HOURS: 75 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, 8:00A-4:30P
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time-Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- NYS Retirement
- Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing
- Employee Assistance Program
DESCRIPTION:
Albany County Department of Mental Health is seeking applications to fill a vacancy for a Mental Health Assistant. The duties of the Mental Health Assistant require providing services to clients with spousal, emotional, and related difficulties associated with their mental condition. Specific work assignments depend on the characteristics of the population served by the unit. The work is performed under general supervision where consultation is readily available where the scope of work is highly structured and the worker has a demonstrated level of competence in providing services to the clients. Employees in this class are expected to meet with professionals in or outside of the facility for assistance and guidance. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field.
Please submit your resume and letter of interest with this application.
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government em-ployers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program” position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,312.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,312
