What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Assistant position at St. Clair County Community Mental Health Authority?
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is seeking a full-time Mental Health Assistant in Capac to join our growing team!
Salary Range: $37,736.00-$44,159.00 per year
37.5 Hour Work Week, Monday-Friday
An employee in this position is required to perform some or all of the following: provide direct services to persons served in therapeutically-orientated activity and skills training programs and/or in follow-up outpatient/aftercare programs; oversee and conduct various activities such as didactic groups, life skills development and individual or team activities; instruct and/or assist in self-care, grooming, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living; assist with development of independent living skills; guide development of work skills, supervise work activities, and document work performance; assist in implementing IPOS to increase abilities of persons served in areas of academics, social interaction, gross and fine motor coordination; transport persons served to and from program or on planned activities or filed trips; document performance, behavior, and treatment progress; use approved Intervention Techniques in a safe and appropriate manner as needed; provide medication administration and observe/record response; assist casemanager/support coordinator in casemanagement activities; assist persons served/family/support system in dealing with community based services/systems; comply with Transportation Policy (09-002-0010), Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010), and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors/designee directives; maintain confidentiality.
An individual in this role has...
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Valid driver's license
- At least six (6) months mental health experience
- If using Agency vehicles, passing random drug and alcohol screening
Some preferred skills/experience include...
- Several years’ experience in mental health field
- Demonstration of Proficiency and Experience Working on an Electronic Health Record System
- Lived experience with behavioral health issues
Competitive full-time benefits include...
- Work/Life Balance Focus
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability
- 457b Plan with up to 8% Employer Match
- Social Security Alternative Plan
- Flexible Scheduling, 37.5 Hour Work Week
- Paid Sick Time Credited Monthly
- Paid Vacation Time Credited Yearly
- 13 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Four (4) Paid Personal Days Per Year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local YMCA Membership Discounts
- Semiannual All-Staff In-Services
To apply, visit: https://scccmh.org/about-us/careers/
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is a county-based behavioral health provider. We offer services and supports to adults with mental illness, children with serious emotional disturbances, persons of all ages with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and persons of all ages with substance use disorders.
We have two guiding philosophies as an agency, the Recovery Model and Integrated Healthcare. The Recovery Model is the belief that all people have the capacity to grow, change and learn, regardless of their diagnosis; that all people have the ability to live a fulfilling life of their choosing. Integrated Healthcare refers to the mind/body connection. For a person to achieve wellness, whatever that might look like for them as an individual, we must manage and support both physical and behavioral health conditions. With an onsite health clinic and pharmacy at our main office, our ability to treat both mind and body is second to none.
As an organization, we believe that being on the forefront of developments in behavioral health care gives our staff the ability to advance and excel in their scope of practice as well as provide the very best outcomes for the people we serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $37,736.00 - $44,159.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,736 - $44,159
