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Turning Point Community Programs
Behavioral Health Associate I
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What they do
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.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Associate I Turning Point Community Programs
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GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, this at-will direct service position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals, while living in the community. The position is also responsible for advocating for members in all areas of treatment and helping them apply for and receive services, Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, vocation, counseling, and advocacy will be provided as needed. Involves providing after hours, "on-call" coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed.
QUALIFICIATIONS MINIMUM
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or an accredited GED program and working less two (2) years full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services. Lived experience is a plus.OPTIMUM:
Preferred qualifications involve working at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services.LICENSES
;CERTIFICATES
;SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.Schedule:
Sunday- Thursday, 12:00 Am
- 8:30 Am Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Education Required High School or better Skills Preferred Social Services
- Emotional Intelligence Social Services
- Teamwork Social Services
Providing Mental Health Sup Behaviors Preferred Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Dental Insurance