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.
"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare What You Will Do to Change Lives The Recovery Specialist I provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served and is consistent with recovery-centered care principles.
Shifts Available:
Short-Hour | AM |
Shifts:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
Days:
Saturday and Sunday one week. Saturday the next week Expected starting wage is $23.00. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) High school or G.E.D. Demonstrated sensitivity to behavioral health issues and multi-cultural populations (e.g., exposure through family relationships, volunteering, or other previous experience(s) or coursework) Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver. Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. What's In It For You•
Paid Time Off:
Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps. Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift) Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching and mentorship Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. Redwood Place is a Mental health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) serving adult residents ages 18+ who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness and a developmental disability. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability •May vary by location and position type Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. Behavioral Health, Case Manager, Case Management, Mental Health If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. GED or better. High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
