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East Alabama Medical Center

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE - EAMC LONG TERM PSYCHIATRY

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: Not specified
Posted: 3 days ago
Location: Opelika, AL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 18 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/3/2026

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$31,383 / year median in Alabama

-9% projected decline

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EAMC MISSION
At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.
POSITION SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of a registered nurse. Provides care to mental health patients, maintaining patient safety. Monitor the patient's response to treatment and documents observations. Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent Minimum Experience N/A Required Registration/License/Certification BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire. Preferred Education Bachelors degree in a field of human services. Preferred Experience N/A Preferred Registration/License/Certification N/A Other Requirements N/A