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Mental Health Worker -- Help People and Families Thrive
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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.
$45,840 / year median in Rhode Island
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Worker
- Help People and Families Thrive Monarch
- Company
- 3.
Full Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours:
8Schedule :
Saturday (11:00pm- 7:00am)
Pay Range Minimum:
$21.00 Education We're Looking for: Associates (Required),Bachelors Certifications We're Looking For:
Drivers License (Valid)•USA Experience We're Looking For:
Experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity | 2-3 Years (Dependent on Education) |Required Additional Details:
The Mental Health Worker, RI must have one of the following: Associate's degree with 3 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacity Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience working with adults in a behavioral health capacityJob Description Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Worker, RI is to provide care to individuals, supporting people in achieving their personal dreams and goals while following a person-centered plan.What You'll Do:
Provide care to individuals receiving services in a manner that ensures safety, client's rights, confidentiality, comfort, dignity and a therapeutic environment. Respect the rights of individuals receiving services to make choices within the available parameters and make every effort to follow the individual's person-centered plan. Ensure that the individuals receiving services maintain appropriate personal hygiene, perform activities of daily living and receive the proper nutrition. Assist with self-help skills as necessary and keep supervisor informed of the condition of individuals receiving services. Observe individuals receiving services for changes in physical and mental conditions, reporting those to professional staff. Assist in group educational sessions and/or activities as assigned for individuals receiving services at the facility under supervision. Maintain trainings as required and requested Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor Driving and travel may be requiredBenefits:
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process. Make a Difference in Someone's Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You Belong at Monarch Healthcare You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment- a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional.
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BH- Para Professional