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.
Clearwater, FL Job Details $22.50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Mid-level Organizational skills 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description We are offering a $ 1,000 sign-on bonus to new employees in the Behavioral Health Field Specialist position. Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Behavioral Health Field Specialist (BFHS) is a non-exempt position responsible for assisting with clinical services, home visits, group facilitation, assessments, and treatment plan development. The BHFS assists in linking, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and advocating for the adult behavioral health population. Assist across our behavioral health programs when vacancies occur or there is a need for additional support in a particular program. Engage adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders in various levels of care. Assist staff in providing written assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other documentation. Provide caseload support, including completing home visits in the community. Provide coverage for screenings, intakes, and admissions into behavioral health programming. Provide group and individual counseling to clients in residential treatment facilities. Transport clients to doctors' appointments, moves, and other community events. Assist Case Managers in providing ongoing support to the primary caregiver(s) to provide a safe and secure home environment for the client(s). Perform all other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE OFFER
$22.50 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour for the overnight shift 15 PTO Days per year 13 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Healthcare Concierge Financial Wellness Program Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance Paid Life/AD&D insurance Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs Continuous training and professional development opportunities Mileage Reimbursement An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work, or related human services field, required Master's degree in Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, Social Work, or related human services field, preferred One (1) year of experience working with individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). Must have experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting Excellent organizational skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work across counties in the Suncoast Region (Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, on occasion- Hernando). Ability to work in various settings, including residential programs as well as field-based visits. Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.
WHO WE ARE
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly. Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers' compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Screening Requirements:
It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization's background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.
