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.
Mental Health Assistant (NAC)Allied Residential Care Full-Time | Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00
PM Starting Pay:
$26.00 per Hour Applicants must have a current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license. Help people build confidence and independence. At Allied Residential Care, we believe every resident deserves the opportunity to grow, gain confidence, and live as independently as possible. As our Mental Health Assistant, you'll work closely with the Mental Health Professional and Activities Coordinator to support residents as they work toward personal goals, build life skills, connect with community resources, and participate in meaningful activities. This is a hands-on role where relationships matter, every day is different, and the work you do has a direct impact on the lives of the people we serve. What You'll Do As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll work directly with residents to help them achieve their goals and build greater independence. Every day is different, but your focus will always be on supporting residents in meaningful, practical ways.
Responsibilities include:
Meet one-on-one with residents to support individualized goals Assist residents with obtaining Social Security cards, birth certificates, state identification, and other important documents Help residents apply for benefits, insurance, housing resources, and other community services Support residents with enrolling in school, vocational programs, or employment opportunities Teach and encourage residents to access community resources, including public transportation Work closely with the Activities Coordinator to encourage participation in recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities Partner with the Mental Health Professional to carry out treatment plans and resident goals Document resident progress and maintain accurate electronic records Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries Advocate for residents while encouraging them to develop the skills and confidence to complete tasks independently What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and believes in meeting people where they are.
The ideal candidate is:
Compassionate, patient, and encouraging Organized and dependable A strong communicator who works well with residents, families, and coworkers Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team Flexible and able to adapt as resident needs change Passionate about helping others build confidence and independence Someone who celebrates progress, even when it's one small step at a time Minimum Qualifications To be considered for this position, applicants must have: Current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) license Experience working with adults living with mental illness, behavioral health needs, or developmental disabilities preferred Experience in residential care, behavioral health, social services, or a related field preferred Strong communication and organizational skills Experience using electronic documentation systems Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record What We Offer Starting pay of $25.00 per hour Monday through Friday schedule Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid training and ongoing professional development Opportunities for growth within our organization A collaborative leadership team that believes in supporting one another Meaningful work where you can truly make a difference Why Allied Residential Care? At Allied Residential Care, we believe recovery happens through relationships, encouragement, and consistent support. We don't believe in doing everything for our residents. We believe in walking beside them, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to build meaningful lives. We believe every resident has strengths worth building on, goals worth pursuing, and a future worth investing in. If you're looking for a career where your work has purpose, your relationships matter, and your encouragement can change someone's life, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help people build the confidence to create a brighter future.
Pay:
From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance
