Mental Health Assistant GCOP

COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • Garden City, KS

98d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Assistant provides services to consumers and their families, with a particular focus on children who experience Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). The role requires demonstrated interpersonal skills, the ability to work with people with mental illness, and the ability to respond effectively in a wide variety of human service situations. The Mental Health Assistant works as part of a treatment team to provide a continuum of services.

As directed by a supervisor, the Mental Health Assistant delivers attendant care, respite care, psychosocial rehabilitation, and independent living skills. The role includes direct one-on-one supervision of consumers and working from the Treatment Plan to help them develop independent living skills, complete specific goals, or stabilize during crisis situations to avoid out-of-home placement. Flexibility to work as client needs arise is required.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people with mental illness and respond effectively in a wide variety of human service situations.
• Have excellent teamwork skills.
• Have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Have an interest and investment in working with children who experience Severe and Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families.
• Complete or be willing to complete any required training within six months of employment.
• Have a current and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver attendant care, respite care, psychosocial rehabilitation, and independent living skills as directed by a supervisor.
• Provide direct one-on-one supervision of consumers.
• Work from the Treatment Plan to help consumers learn independent living skills and complete specific goals.
• Help stabilize consumers in crisis situations to avoid out-of-home placement.
• Work as a member of a treatment team to provide a continuum of services to consumers and their families.
• Be available to work flexibly as client needs arise.

What This Job Offers

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