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The Mental Health Assistant receives direction and collaborates with the care team to meet the defined goals of the customer, shift, department and organization. Communication with the health care ...

Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Responsibilities Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of psychiatrists and other mental health ...

Responsibilities Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of psychiatrists and other mental health ...

Responsibilities Salary: $20/hr Sign-on Bonus: $2000 Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of ...

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How much do virtual mental health assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual mental health assistant in the United States is $24.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Virtual Mental Health Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Mental Health Assistant, you need a background in psychology, counseling, or social work, strong organizational skills, and experience with client support. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure messaging systems, and scheduling or case management software is typically required, and certifications like Mental Health First Aid can be advantageous. Excellent communication, active listening, discretion, and cultural sensitivity are standout soft skills in this position. These qualities are essential for effectively supporting clients remotely, maintaining confidentiality, and facilitating a compassionate and productive mental health environment.

What is a Virtual Mental Health Assistant job?

A Virtual Mental Health Assistant provides administrative and supportive services to mental health professionals remotely. Responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling billing, and providing resources to clients. While they do not offer therapy, they play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations for mental health practitioners. Strong communication, organization, and discretion are essential for this role.

What does a typical day look like for a Virtual Mental Health Assistant?

A typical day for a Virtual Mental Health Assistant involves managing client communications, scheduling appointments, conducting initial screenings, and supporting mental health professionals with administrative tasks. You might spend time following up with clients via secure messaging, coordinating telehealth sessions, and updating confidential records. The role often requires quick adaptability as client needs can vary day by day, along with strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. While much of the work is independent and remote, collaboration with therapists, counselors, and other team members is common to ensure clients receive timely and appropriate care.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Mental Health Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,749 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Mental Health Assistant

Mental Health Assistant

Livingston County Community Mental Health

Howell, MI โ€ข On-site

$19.37 - $22.27/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Starting Compensation: $19.37 - $22.27 per hour based on experience

Employee Signing Incentive for Regular Part-Time Employees:

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is excited to offer an Employee Signing Incentive to eligible new hires. Regular part-time employees will receive $1,000, less applicable taxes. More information on terms and conditions will be made available at the time an offer of employment is made.

About Us:

Livingston County Community Mental Health is a public mental health services provider located in Howell, Michigan, between Detroit and Lansing. We are an agency joined by the shared vision to create a healthy and rewarding life in the community for everyone. Our team approach works together to serve individuals with a wide array of needs in order to create individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery and self-determination.

Working for Us: (Regular Part-Time Only)

Join our team and enjoy generous benefits from Day 1, including a voluntary employee funded 457(b) salary deferment plan. We provide employer-paid 2X salary life insurance and long-term disability. Find rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

Take advantage of our Spring Health Mental Health Wellness program offering free counseling, life coaching, and self-care tools. Generous paid time off with pro-rated vacation, sick, personal, 13 holidays (4 floating).

We prioritize your overall well-being through robust financial benefits, mental health support, and work-life balance offerings. Become part of our mission while enjoying rewarding work supporting Livingston County residents alongside dedicated colleagues.

The Mental Health Assistant will look forward to:

Meaningful, rewarding work with opportunities to develop your clinical skills through regular supervision. Join a supportive, diverse team that allows you to collaborate with experienced colleagues. Our positive environment values diversity and provides avenues to take on special projects, aligning with your interests. Enjoy potential for career advancement plus an efficient electronic health record system.

Experience continuous learning, a welcoming culture, the ability to pursue your passions, clear growth prospects, and a modern documentation approach. This role offers a truly enriching experience focusing on your professional development.

Role:

Part-time 28-hour position as Mental Health Assistant for adults with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Under the guidance of a lead clinician, Mental Health Assistant provides support and help to access community resources for people with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Mental Health Assistant provides supportive community services such as assisting and teaching a consumer to obtain housing, employment, medical care, transportation, recreation, financial benefits, and other available entitlements. Mental health worker must function well as part of a team and have good knowledge of community resources. Services are provided in home, community, and office settings under the supervision of Program Director and Program Coordinator and the guidance of the lead clinician.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care, including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care, and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Job Specific Requirements:

High school diploma required.

Valid MI driver's license required.

Some evening or weekend hours are required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Experience working with people with mental health needs. Experience in crisis stabilization and housing procurement is highly desirable. Experience working in a community mental health clinic is preferred. Ability to work as part of a team of professionals in a public mental health setting is required. Ability to enter data efficiently and accurately into an electronic medical record.