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Project Family, LLC
Community Support Specialist (Behavioral Health)
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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.
$36,127 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join Project Family's dynamic behavioral healthcare team as a Community Support Specialist (Behavioral Health), where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, comprehensive support to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, coordinating care, developing skills, and connecting clients with essential community resources. This position provides direct support to individuals facing mental health challenges by helping them navigate resources and develop coping skills. A Community Support Specialist is a member of a therapeutic team that assists clients with their treatment plans and mental health goals.