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.
Description Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 86233 For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign-on bonuses for
Medical Assistants:
0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time) 1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time) Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment. Make a Difference Every Day in Behavioral Health Care Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant who is passionate about supporting patients on their mental health and wellness journey? Join our dedicated Behavioral Health team in Belfast, where you'll play an important role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting. As a Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and care coordinators to support individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use treatment services. From rooming patients and obtaining vital signs to assisting with care coordination and ensuring a positive patient experience, you'll be a valued member of a team committed to improving lives and strengthening our community. This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, contribute to their long-term success, and be part of an organization that values teamwork, compassion, and professional growth. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can make a lasting impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education:
High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
License/Certifications:
Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification required. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement). Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
Experience:
Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant or one year as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally. We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package. The pay range for this position is $21.09 to $27.12 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
