What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Mental Health Assistant position at Appalachian Community Services?
Starting at $15.87
This position is for the Balsam Center, a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit that specializes in psychiatric and addiction treatment for adults. The Balsam Center, a part of Appalachian Community Services, offers effective and evidence-based care for 7 counties in Western North Carolina. We offer safe and supportive treatment that puts our clients first and values the nursing position. As leaders in the mental health field, we offer an exciting and rewarding work environment. We are truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.
We are seeking a Community Mental Health Assistant to work full-time to provide support services such as monitoring, supervision of clients, assisting with meals, transportation to offsite activities (unit 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, visual monitoring of all clients per acuity protocol, provide accurate reports, complete required documentation, vital signs, and completion of any assigned paperwork and documentation.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED. Prefer one year's experience working with population served, or Certification as a CNA or PSS.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
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