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Daniel Kids

Administrative Assistant - TTFC (Behavioral Health)

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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.

$35,327 / year median in Florida

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Requirements:
High School Diploma 1-3 years closely related experience; experience in a clinical setting or in behavioral health is preferred Excellent verbal and written communications skills Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and data entry programs
Description:
The basic function of the Administrative Assistant is to provide efficient and effective data management and organizational support. Consistently demonstrates support as part of the team to meet departmental goals and objectives Demonstrates good judgment in making decisions, seeks direction from supervisor as needed, and refers to agency policy and procedures for guidance with decision making. Accurately obtains and tracks required data. Compiles and enters Quality Improvement data on a monthly basis Types and distributes agency correspondence and reports accurately, with good appearance and promptly. Screens telephone calls including maintenance of tracking spreadsheet regarding referral disposition. Records and distributes monthly meeting minutes Assists with preparation and implementation of monthly meetings. Maintains centralized calendar for programmatic staff and Psychiatrists. Assists therapists and case managers with necessary paperwork for Medicaid billing purposes. Effectively organizes workload, using priorities to schedule and meet deadlines. Maintains files and reports in an organized manner. Interacts with customers effectively verbally and nonverbally to promote consumer satisfaction. Identifies and focuses on meeting the needs of all customers. Adheres to agency and departmental policies and procedures. Assists the program director in developing and maintaining program rules and regulations. Completes projects and reports as requested by supervisor according to specified guidelines and in a timely manner. Consistently maintains confidentiality of all records. Uses computer programs efficiently to perform job responsibilities. Demonstrates knowledge of the disaster and safety plans. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; ability to manipulate objects with hands/fingers. Medical Benefits, 401K matching, PTO available