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CBH Care is a nonprofit provider of community mental health services.
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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.
$40,746 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Provides on-site daily supervision and essential coverage to consumers in a community residential group home program Responsible for assisting consumers with their personal care goals, providing medication education, and observing their self-administration of prescribed medications Performs crisis intervention services as needed and reports all consumer concerns to the group home manager Participates in the development of consumer activities and encourages consumers to participate in all social, recreational, and therapeutic activities Qualifications BSW in social work, BS/BA in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or a related field BA in unrelated field with two years of previous experience AA with two years of experience in mental health and human services Valid Driver's License Location Morris Plains, New Jersey Employment Type Part-Time Pay $19.50
- $20.50 per hour Shifts Saturday & Sunday 12am
- 8am ; 8am
- 4 pm and 4pm
- 12am What We Offer Competitive pay Flexible scheduling options where available Opportunities to learn and grow within a mission-driven organization Hands-on experience working with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team Potential for advancement or transition into full-time roles