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Merrimack Health

Mental Health Associate

Pay: $47,884/yr
Posted: 06/02/2026
Location: Methuen, MA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/13/2026

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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.

$42,643 / year median in Massachusetts

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $18.13-$26.96 excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Associate (MHA) is responsible for performing duties necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the MHA will assist the nurse with care of patients whose needs do not require complex nursing skills.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
High School Graduate or GED.
Experience:
Experience or training in the mental health or medical field preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
BLS COAP
within 30 days of onboarding
Other:
Must be able to successfully clear a background check, including a criminal search. Use or possession of a firearm and/or other weapons is prohibited.