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Slate Healthcare

CNA - Behavioral Health

Kailua, HI · On-site

Overview As a CNA in the behavioral health unit, you will provide compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily activities and supporting their mental well-being. This role involves rotating ...

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How much do behavioral health assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral health assistant in Hawaii is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.72 and $24.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common challenges faced by behavioral health assistants and how can they be managed?

Behavioral Health Assistants often encounter emotionally charged situations, such as working with individuals experiencing mental health crises or behavioral outbursts. Managing personal stress, maintaining professional boundaries, and practicing self-care are essential for sustaining effectiveness in this role. Many organizations provide regular supervision, peer support, and access to training programs to help Behavioral Health Assistants navigate these challenges and enhance their resilience. Being proactive in seeking support and utilizing available resources contributes to both personal well-being and professional growth.

What is a behavioral health assistant?

Behavioral Health Assistants are professionals who support individuals dealing with mental health or behavioral issues under the supervision of licensed clinicians. They help implement treatment plans, monitor patients’ progress, and provide guidance in daily activities to promote mental well-being. Their duties may include observing behaviors, assisting with therapeutic activities, maintaining patient records, and offering emotional support. This role is vital in settings such as hospitals, clinics, residential facilities, and community organizations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a behavioral health assistant?

To thrive as a Behavioral Health Assistant, you need a foundational understanding of mental health concepts, basic patient care skills, and often a relevant associate degree or certification in behavioral health or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), crisis intervention techniques, and patient observation tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under stress are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective support for patients, accurate documentation, and the maintenance of a safe, therapeutic environment.

How long does it take to become a behavioral health assistant?

Becoming a behavioral health assistant typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions preferring or requiring postsecondary training or certification, which can take a few months to a year. On-the-job training is common, and gaining relevant skills or certifications in mental health or healthcare can enhance job prospects and may influence the time needed to start working in the role.
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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Assistant job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,437 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Mental Health Assistant

The Institute for Human Services

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$21/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Mental Health Assistant

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 45 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach.

The Mental Health Assistant supports the assigned case manager and provides quality intensive case management services for homeless SMI population that include supportive counseling, outreach, and provision of safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities, skills teaching/education, family support, service coordination/advocacy, and crisis support. This position works collaboratively with the treatment team to implement a client centered master individualized recovery plan (MIRP) along with Behavioral Health Assessment that includes the acuity determination (LOCUS).

Compensation: Starting from $21.00 hourly, actual pay commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions:

  1. Demonstrate excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
  2. Works with the assigned case manager to coordinate all case management services to include the development of a Master Individualized Recovery Plan (MIRP), completion of the behavior health assessment; acuity determination and crisis plan reviews.
  3. Meet consumer outcomes by determining the objectives needed to reach the client's recovery goals and identifying service needs that may or may not include contact with individuals, families, guardians, and/or significant others if the client desires.
  4. Locates and secures intense community-based services according to client's desires and resources available; maintains referral network with other human service agencies in the community and makes the appropriate referrals to other programs, community organizations, etc.
  5. Make collaborative outreach attempts, including transportation of consumers as needed, with other involved providers to coordinate member's care as necessary.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  1. Working knowledge of community resources available to homeless or disenfranchised individuals including knowledge of substance abuse treatments, diagnosis and support services for clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
  2. Effective problem solving and organizational skills and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and/or database applications.
  3. Able to exercise judgment and work independently under general direction and effectively interact with professionals, partnering agencies and clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.
  4. Possess personal qualities of integrity, patience and commitment to mission.
  5. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Required Education and Experience:

  1. High School diploma, or High School Equivalency.
  2. Minimum of 1 1/2 years of clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses
  3. Access to vehicle and appropriate no-fault insurance with valid driver's license and clean abstract.
  4. CPR and First Aid Certification (or able to complete at IHS).
  5. Must pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Regular full time classification. Generally Monday through Friday and some weekends. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the consumers and organization.

IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.

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