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Centurion Health
Mental Health Worker (83402)
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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.
$37,936 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Worker (83402) PA, Waymart - State Correctional Institution Waymart - Waymart, PA 18472 Apply Overview Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Evening Education Level High School Diploma/GED Category Behavioral Health Professional & Support Apply Description Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a FT Evening Mental Health Worker/Technician to join our team at State Correctional Institution-Waymart located in Waymart, Pennsylvania. $17 - $18.50/hour based on experience The Mental Health Worker will provide routine supervision of offenders and provide informal education in routine activities and daily living. Other responsibilities will include participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings and implement interventions as assigned, document and inform appropriate staff of significant changes in offenders functioning, and assist facilitating group therapeutic sessions. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency Must have a current driver's license Training, experience or certification as a nurse's aide, medical technician, EMT, or activities technician preferred Prior experience in mental health, drug/alcohol rehabilitation or intellectual disability services preferred Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
Available Shift:
Evening Shift (02:30 PM to 11:00 PM)EOW INDMHM
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