Community Mental Health Assistant
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Starting at $15.87This position is for the Balsam Center, a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit that specializes in psychiatric and addiction treatment for adults. The Balsam Center, a part of Appalachian Community Services, offers effective and evidence-based care for 7 counties in Western North Carolina. We offer safe and supportive treatment that puts our clients first and values the nursing position. As leaders in the mental health field, we offer an exciting and rewarding work environment. We are truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.We are seeking a Community Mental Health Assistant to work full-time to provide support services such as monitoring, supervision of clients, assisting with meals, transportation to offsite activities (unit specific), facilitating as directed, goals and recovery education groups, peer support techniques (for staff with peer support training), intervention in client's behavior per protocol and under supervision, assisting clients with completion of daily living skills, visual monitoring of all clients per acuity protocol, provide accurate reports, complete required documentation, vital signs, and completion of any assigned paperwork and documentation.Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED. Prefer one year's experience working with population served, or Certification as a CNA or PSS.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timencgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at ...@ncgcare.com. ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ( SSA ) and/or the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) of your authorization to work in the United States. ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. EEO is the LawEEO SupplementE-VerifyFamily Medical LeavePay TransparencyncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace. #ACS1007