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Mental Health Advisor

UCP Madison County
Little Falls, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Pay $17.50 - $19.00 an hour

Seeking positive, motivated individuals to assist adults with mental illness living in a community residential setting. The Mental Health Advisers' primary duty is to provide support to adults experiencing challenges with their mental health. MHAs provide individualized support by teaching techniques and strategies to self -manage their mental health. MHAs provide support to residents with a range of emotional difficulties and mental health needs by teaching daily living skills, assisting with appointments, and helping them gain the confidence to live independently in their community.

Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Mental Health Advisor (MHA)

  • The MHA provides care, support, and assists individuals' in a residential treatment setting.
  • Location : Herkimer County
  • Full-time, part-time, and per diem status available.
  • Varying shifts available (days, evenings, and overnights).
  • No Mandation.
  • Valid NYS Driver's License required.
  • No previous experience needed - we provide paid training!
  • Starting pay $17.50 / hour!

Core Responsibilities

  • Work on a positive Team to develop good practices and develop strategies to support residents with mental health needs.
  • Maintain up to date and confidential records.
  • Offer self-help strategies and encourage coping skills.
  • Ensure that residents are aware of the range of wellbeing services available to them in their local area.
  • Encourage independence.
  • Provide support to residence during difficult times.
  • Establish professional relationships with residents.
  • Support individuals with achieving Service Plan goals.
  • Ensure compliance with all policies and operating standards.
  • Participate in activities as part of the treatment team.
  • Initiate peer support.
  • Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word and Excel)
  • Must possess ability to make decisions when circumstances warrant
  • Valid NYS Driver's License.
  • Benefits

    Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

  • Comprehensive Health / Dental / Vision
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Discounts
  • Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

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