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Parkview Health

Mental Health Assistant

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Experience 1 year in Mental Health Field, will consider other relevant experience. Other Qualifications Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist ...

Parkview Health

Mental Health Assistant

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$11.18 - $16.77/hr

Experience 1 year in Mental Health Field, will consider other relevant experience. Other Qualifications Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist ...

Elwyn

Mental Health Assistant

Bangor, ME · On-site

$20/hr

Salary: $20/hr Sign-on Bonus: $1000 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 ...

Elwyn

Mental Health Assistant

Bangor, ME

$20/hr

Responsibilities Salary: $20/hr Sign-on Bonus: $1000 Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of ...

Elwyn

Mental Health Assistant

Cranston, RI

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 ...

Elwyn

Mental Health Assistant

Cranston, RI · On-site

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

Mental Health Assistant

Bangor, ME · On-site

$20/hr

Salary: $20/hr Sign-on Bonus: $1000 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 ...

Elwyn

Mental Health Assistant

Cranston, RI · On-site

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

Mental Health Assistant

Bangor, ME · On-site

Responsibilities Salary: $20/hr Sign-on Bonus: $1000 Elwyn seeks a Mental Health Assistant to play a crucial role in supporting individuals with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of ...

Full Bloom

Mental Health Assistant

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$22/hr

... * Assist in the development and implementation of individualized behavior and mental health support plans. * Monitor, document, and analyze behavioral data to track progress and guide interventions.

Elwyn

Mental Health Assistant

Cranston, RI

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 ...

Ellis Medicine

Mental Health Assistant

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$16.63 - $24.11/hr

Connect with a recruiter at: recruitment@ellismedicine.org The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) is part of the inpatient mental health patient care team. Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse ...

Elwyn

Mental Health Assistant

Cranston, RI · On-site

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 ...

Ellis Medicine

Mental Health Assistant

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$16.24 - $24.11/hr

The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) is part of the inpatient mental health patient care team. Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the MHA provides child, adolescent, and adult patient ...

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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.

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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.

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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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Mental Health Assistant

United Health Services

Binghamton, NY • On-site

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United Health Services rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

251st of 303 rated insurance

Job description

  • Assists patients or provides complete care including bathing, dressing, grooming, hydration and nutrition, and care of personal space and belongings.

  • Performs clinical measurements including Vital Signs, Intake and Output and documents findings.

  • Ensures comfort and safety in the environment for individual patients, families, self and coworkers through good body mechanics when assisting patients with mobility and transportation, proper use of equipment, following policy for restraints and seclusion, and use of monitoring techniques.

  • Makes frequent rounds observing patients to anticipate possible patient needs.

  • Plans, initiates, and assists patients with unstructured activities to address leisure time needs and encourages patient participation in all activities.

  • Reports patient or unit problems to the appropriate RN or Mental Health Tech.

  • Assists with ECT treatments according to procedure including obtaining, set up and cleaning of equipment; providing support and assistance to physicians and nurses; transporting patients; and monitoring patient oral intake post ECT recovery.

  • Follows procedures in caring for the potentially violent patient and the patient in danger of hurting him/herself or others including monitoring all levels of observation, assisting with the initiation of seclusion and application of restraints, and caring for restrained and secluded patients.

  • Responds to Code Blue situations in all areas of the hospital as directed utilizing all CPI principles in verbal de‐escalation, physical restraint (appropriate to age), 4 point restraint and maintaining a safe environment in all situations, under the clinical supervision of a CPI trained RN. Initiates and maintains app

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

  • College courses leading to a degree in a mental health related field or Nursing
  • Previous education in a Nursing Assistant program
  • Previous work experience in a health care environment


License/Certification

Preferred:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Work Environment

  • Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
  • Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
  • Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
  • PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

  • All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

  • All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4

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