Community Mental Health Assistant (CMHA) (4137)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services provides Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disability services to individuals, families, and communities within the seven western counties of North Carolina. We provide a wide range of walk-in, psychiatric, substance abuse, and crisis services to adults and children. We are seeking a Community Mental Health Assistant to work either full-time to provide support services such as monitoring, supervision of clients, assisting with meals, transportation to offsite activities (ARU 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, wellness recovery action planning and post crisis plans, visual monitoring of all clients per acuity protocol, provide accurate reports, complete required documentation, vital signs and/or collection of lab specimens, completion of any assigned paperwork and documentation necessary for medical records or billing purposes, answer a multi-line phone system in a professional manner, take messages, and transfer calls and other assigned tasks. Monitor clients closely during scheduled shifts, completing and recording observations according to established ARU protocols. Create and maintain a positive environment, guiding activities to ensure participation in group sessions. Assist clients in setting daily goals and preparing for discharge, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge needed for continued recovery. Report observations of behavioral improvements or challenges to the ARU Treatment Team to support ongoing client development. Actively engage clients in wellness and recovery concepts, assisting them in working their treatment plans and toward discharge. This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prefer one year's experience working with population served, or Certification as a CNA or PSS.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with care teams as needed
- Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
