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HealthWays, Inc

Behavioral Support Professional

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Weirton, WV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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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.

$40,310 / year median in West Virginia

+1% projected growth

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BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Behavioral Support Professional This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in human services field from a regionally accredited college or university with one year of paid experience working with individuals with IDD preferred. Experience with assessments and behavior management techniques required. This position also requires good organizational skills and reliable transportation.