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SUNY Upstate Medical University
Federal Work Study - Environmental Health Research or Practice Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$39,286 / year median in the U.S.
+8% projected growth
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Federal Work Study - Environmental Health Research or Practice Assistant SUNY Upstate Medical University - 3.6 Syracuse, NY Job Details Part-time $17 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Environmental health education Literature reviews Environmental health Environmental education Environmental data analysis Applied research Public health research Research data analysis Environmental research Research participation Entry level Full Job Description Syracuse Student Opportunities Part-time Opening on: Aug 5 2026 Public Hlth & Preventive Med State of New York Federal College Work Study Student, NS 406 Student Employee Add to favorites