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Behavior Educational Assistant
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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.
$33,890 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Behavior Educational Assistant Hold an associates degree or higher; OR •Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR •Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment Working computer knowledge Multi-tasked oriented, Firm, Team Player Must be able to work with small groups of students for the purpose of reinforcing skills, answering questions, providing constructive academic feedback Must be a positive role model for young children Excellent attendance Able to follow oral and written instructions Establish effective schedule and work routines Able to work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete assigned work-related duties