Mental Health Aide II

About the role

The Mental Health Aide II supports individuals with mental health challenges in a residential treatment setting, assisting with daily activities, implementing care plans, and fostering a safe, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor treatment plans as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Supervise residents' self-care, social skills, and community integration.
• Assist with medication administration and crisis de-escalation using non-violent techniques.
• Coordinate with staff, accompany residents to appointments, and document care in electronic health records.
• Ensure household chores, safety, and compliance with regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training to maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or three years of relevant mental health experience.
• Current certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) per MHACBO standards.
• Proficient communication skills, knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to work in a residential setting, assist with crisis situations, and maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Skills & Conditions

• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic recovery models.
• CPR certification (training provided).
• Ability to handle physical demands, including occasional lifting and quick movement in volatile situations.
• Work may involve exposure to biohazards and noise, requiring constant alertness.