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AMVA Corporation
Mental Health Worker
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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
Job Description - Mental Health Professional / Direct Support Professional AMVA Corporation is a thriving and growing agency committed to health and human services! Currently the agency is looking to hire candidates who are committed and interested in working with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults in one of our residential treatment facilities. We provide a dynamically positive work environment with a team of people who love what they do along with supports and training for entry level candidates. The direct support staff position is a career choice that allows you to empower and influence people's lives in a positive way!
The Agency Provides:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Performance Bonus
- Monthly Paid Training & Professional Development
- Part Time & Full Time Positions
- An Opportunity to Grow Professionally in the Healthcare Industry
- A Rewarding and Positive Work Environment
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Monthly Performance Bonuses AMVA Corporation is a leader in the health and human service sector.
Employment Requirements Include:
- Background Check-Live scan
- Health Screening/TB Test
- Valid California Driver's License or ID
- High School Diploma Below is a brief description of some of the services we provide to our clients.
MHP/DSP:
To provide quality of care for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults in our Treatment Programs. Our team is here to develop and maintain professional relationships by providing positive and structured interactions with clients.Services to be provided:
- Positive behavioral interventions and support
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Transportation for community integration
- Functional skills training
- Life skills development
- Wellness training
- Social skills training
- Nutritional training
- Job Skill training
- Professional Development Daily Supports include:
- Modeling appropriate social & effective life skills
- Assisting with daily living needs
- Housekeeping and food preparation
- Planning activities and community integration
Charting Includes:
- Daily progress notes
- Behavior objectives charts
- Medication logs