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Morehouse School Of Medicine

Community Mental Health Worker

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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.

$36,127 / year median in Georgia

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking a community mental health worker to be part of a youth mental health program. The successful candidate should be community-oriented with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to the advancement of mental health equity.
General Responsibilities:
Engage in program development and evaluation, outreach activities, and awareness building re: mental health.
Reports to:
Direct Report - Dr. Sarah Vinson, Director of Beloved Grant; Skip-Level Report -
Department Chairperson Minimum Qualifications Education:
Medical Degree from a fully accredited college or university. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in a youth setting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.
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//careers.msm.edu/postings/24374 EEO Statement Summary Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Job Duties Description of Job Duty Develop and deliver mental health programming. Evaluate mental health programming Participate in community awareness and outreach events Contribution to scholarly activities Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Immunization Requirements It is MSM's Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against
COVID-19
prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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  • Please describe how this position fits in with your professional goals and objectives. (Open Ended Question)
  • Do you have a fully accredited medical degree? Yes, I have a fully accredited medical degree. No, I do not have a medical degree
  • What is your date of availability? (Open Ended Question)
  • What is your salary requirement (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae or Resume Optional Documents Professional License Other Document