What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Associate (MHA)-School based position at Mountain Comprehensive Care Center?
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is hiring for a Mental Health Associate to serve the Dawson Springs School District.
PURPOSE: To provide therapeutic interventions, referral and assessment services to clients/children in a school based setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICIATIONS: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Will consider LPCA, CSW, or Bachelor degree in a Human Service field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline (i.e: psychology, social work, counseling) from an accredited college/university and experience working with the targeted population. Minimum of Bachelor degree in Human Services field required.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: One year experience with appropriate evidence-based practices preferred. Good verbal and written skills; creativity; patience and flexibility. Must pass a background check and have a valid KY driver’s license.
EEO/AA RESPONSIBILITIES: MCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran’s or victimization status. MCCC actively seeks to enhance career objective of minorities, women, older people and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.75 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21
