Mental Health Aide

St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester · Queens

Full-timeHealthcareEntry Level$77,000–$103,000/yr

About the Mental Health Aide role

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***Under the supervision of the management staff and responsible for providing direct therapeutic services to residents of the program. These services include but are not limited to: crisis intervention, medication management, training in activities of daily living. Responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the residence. All responsibilities under hospital and residential policy and procedures.*** ***Additional Requirements*** ***Experience in mental health, substance abuse and/or residential setting.*** ***Require skills but not limited to:*** - ***Basic Writing Skills*** - ***Verbal Communication*** - ***Written Communication*** - ***People Skills*** - ***Resolving Conflict*** ***Physical Requirements:*** - ***Walking up and down stairs while carrying items;*** - ***snow removal;*** - ***restocking supplies;*** - ***sweeping and mopping;*** - ***cooking and cleaning duties.*** ***Education Requirements: High School Diploma; Associates or Bachelor preferred*** ***Valid driver’s license in good standing*** ***Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) and database navigation required.***

Salary estimate

$77,000 – $103,000/yr

Provided by the employer.

Skills for this role

ExcelPowerpointCommunication

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