Mental Health Program Assistant
Core
Plan and facilitate therapeutic interventions through structured activities and education for patients in adult day treatment, adolescent day treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospital programs.
Role type
Mental Health Program Assistant (IC)
Builds
Patient care services and group/individual therapeutic activities
Domain
Mental health and addiction care
Required skills
Risk assessment, functioning assessment, care planning, group facilitation, one-on-one education, patient advocacy, safety procedure compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
2+ years in mental health field
Technologies
BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Responsibilities
Assess level of risk and functioning; Plan and conduct educational/therapeutic activities; Assign patients to groups; Advocate for patient rights; Follow safety/security procedures
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC