Behavioral Mental Health Assistant
About The Position
Ridgeview, a not-for-profit community mental and behavioral health center, has an immediate opening for a PSR Program Assistant at its Oneida, Tennessee social services location. This direct-care position supports adults experiencing mental health and behavioral concerns through skills development in a weekday social services program. Training will be provided to the right candidate. The position primarily provides transportation to members not served by public transportation and transportation for program activities, as well as food service. It also assists consumers with daily recreational and therapeutic activities, participates directly in individual and group projects or activities based on treatment goals, and carries out overall program goals in the employee’s county as directed by the Program Coordinator.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Tennessee driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Employment is contingent upon a clean drug screen, background check, and driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with persons who are severely and persistently mentally ill.
- Computer proficiency, particularly in Excel, and the ability to learn the electronic health record.
- Group leadership skills.
- Food service skills.
- Ability to teach practical food service skills and provide corresponding documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide transportation to members who are not served by public transportation and transportation for program activities.
- Provide food service.
- Assist consumers with daily recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Participate directly with members in individual and group projects or activities based on individual treatment goals.
- Know and carry out overall program goals in the employee’s respective county as directed by the Program Coordinator.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Long-term disability insurance
- Holiday pay
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- Life insurance
- Wellness plan
- Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
