Community Mental Health Assistant

Bring Your Passion.

Are you ready to make a difference in someone’s life? Appalachian Community Services (ACS), an ncgCARE partner, is seeking compassionate, motivated, and energetic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide care, support, and companionship to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), helping them accomplish their goals and reach their fullest potential. If you love working with people, thrive in one-on-one interactions, and want a career with purpose, this is the opportunity for you!

Build Your Purpose.

Position Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Community Mental Health Assistant to work either full-time or part-time to provide support services such as monitoring, supervision of clients, assisting with meals, transportation to offsite activities (ARU specific), facilitating as directed, goals and recovery education groups, peer support techniques (for staff with peer support training), intervention in client's behavior per protocol and under supervision, assisting clients with completion of daily living skills, wellness recovery action planning and post crisis plans, visual monitoring of all clients per acuity protocol, provide accurate reports, complete required documentation, vital signs and/or collection of lab specimens, completion of any assigned paperwork and documentation necessary for medical records or billing purposes, answer a multi-line phone system in a professional manner, take messages, and transfer calls and other assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. Prefer one year's experience working with population served, or Certification as a CNA or PSS.

Compensation: $17.36

Grow with Us.

At Appalachian Community Services, we’re committed to supporting both our clients and our team members. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Paid training and mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules.
• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• Generous Paid time off.
• Employee referral program bonus.

Join a supportive and dedicated team at Appalachian Community Services, where we strive to promote the emotional and physical well-being of those we serve in a safe and respectful environment.

Appalachian Community Services (ACS) an ncgCARE partner, provides mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental disability services to individuals and families within the seven western counties of North Carolina. Our mission is to promote the emotional and physical well-being of consumers in a safe and respectful environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com. 

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States. 

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. 

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace. 

Salary : $17