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None Behavioral Health Assistant

Pay: $38.50/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Susanville, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Assistant (BHA)

Susanville, CA Pay Rate:
$38.50 / hour
W2 Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting.

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Shift details:

Mon-Fri, 0700-1500.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide direct care and support to psychiatric patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Observe, monitor, and document patients' physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions. Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. Take and record vital signs and collect specimens as needed. Support therapeutic activities and encourage patient participation in treatment programs. Implement individualized patient care plans while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Communicate patient observations and concerns to the interdisciplinary treatment team. Assist with the orientation and training of new Behavioral Health Assistants when assigned. Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and required clinical training to maintain competency. Minimum Qualifications Current, valid, and unrestricted CA license/certification in good standing, as required for the position. Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a BHA. De-escalation training (preferred) Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required. Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .

BLS, N95

fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements). Benefits Competitive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days) 401(k) Retirement Plan Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates Ready to Get Started? Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume. For questions about this opportunity, please contact Michelle at (800) 928-5561, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST.