Mental Health Assistant DCOP

COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • Dodge City, KS

17d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Compass is looking for someone who wants to work with Children and their Families, to give every child what they deserve, the skills to live their best life. A Mental Health Assistant is generally an entry level position to a great career that awaits you. Compass has many opportunities for advancement in both position and salary. If you are ready to begin this journey of helping others, we would love to set up an interview.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be familiar with community resources.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with the mentally ill and respond effectively in a wide variety of human service situations.
• Interest and investment in working with children who experience Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED).
• Ability to work as a member of a treatment team in providing a continuum of services to consumers and their families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver attendant care, respite care, psychosocial rehabilitation and independent living skills to consumers as directed by supervisor.
• Provide direct one-on-one supervision of consumers and work directly from the Treatment Plan to help them learn independent living skills, complete specific goals, or help stabilize them in crisis situations to avoid out-of-home placement.
• Demonstrate flexibility in being available to work as client need arises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED