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.
Overview Join our dynamic team as a Personal Assistant for a Behavioral Health Professional, where your energetic and compassionate approach will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with diverse mental health and behavioral needs. In this vital role, you will provide dedicated support to mental health clinicians, therapists, and behavioral specialists, ensuring seamless patient care and efficient clinic operations. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will help foster a safe, nurturing environment for clients of all ages, including children and individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in behavioral health while making a positive impact every day.
Key Responsibilities Care Coordination & Roster Management:
Maintain and update weekly scheduling for 70+ clinical and support staff across staggered shifts, call coverage, and multi-week clinical training modules.
Client Engagement & EHR Documentation:
Conduct routine outreach calls, verify client status and treatment continuity, and enter detailed, compliant progress notes into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Clinical Event & Workshop Logistics:
Coordinate details for therapeutic workshops, prepare psychoeducational physical materials, confirm venue and virtual room arrangements, and assign staff for psychoeducation sessions.
Behavioral Health Admin & Outreach:
Assist with uploading educational video content, scheduling community outreach updates, drafting newsletters via Constant Contact, and formatting clinical training documents and compliance manuals. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in health admin, clinical operations, or behavioral health scheduling. High proficiency with digital platforms (Google Workspace, EHR/CRM systems, email outreach tools). Strong written and verbal communication skills with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines and client privacy standards. Requirements Prior experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, or neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is highly preferred Knowledge of mental health care practices including PTSD care, addiction counseling, crisis intervention, and behavior management techniques Ability to perform vital signs measurement, basic first aid, CPR certification is advantageous Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) or electronic medical records (EMR) systems and understanding of HIPAA regulations for maintaining patient confidentiality Strong communication skills for client interaction, team collaboration, and documentation accuracy Experience working with youth or individuals with disabilities is a plus Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure using effective de-escalation techniques in crisis situations Knowledge of medical terminology and experience in medical documentation are beneficial Join us in providing compassionate mental health support through dedicated assistance that empowers clients on their journey toward wellness. This role offers the chance to develop your expertise in behavioral health while contributing to a supportive environment that values your commitment and enthusiasm.
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per week
