Mental Health Assistant

North Memorial Health Career Portal • Robbinsdale, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Assistant assists the care team in providing supportive, comforting and compassionate care to customers and families. The focus is on collaborative and delegated Mental Health Assistant functions as described in standards and competencies specific to the scope of practice described by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and MHA Certification regulations. 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 team related to progress, concerns, questions or problems that arise are an essential element of the role.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years collegiate work required.
• Proficiency in oral and written English sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Skill in basic computer operations.
• Current BLS certification or completion of American Heart Association or Red Cross program during the orientation period - NMHC Standard.

Nice To Haves

• Course work in behavioral sciences preferred.
• Previous psych-related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the care team in providing supportive, comforting and compassionate care to customers and families.
• Collaborates and performs delegated Mental Health Assistant functions as described in standards and competencies specific to the scope of practice.
• Receives direction and collaborates with the care team to meet the defined goals of the customer, shift, department and organization.
• Communicates with the health care team related to progress, concerns, questions or problems that arise.

Benefits

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages.
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans.
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child.
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon.
• 10% off weekly childcare tuition.
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement.
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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