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SalaryWho is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in a Mental Health Assistant?
The Mental Health Assistant works within our Acute Care team to provide support and evaluations for individuals experiencing a crisis. This position assists in gathering referral information, initiates the initial conversation with referred individuals, gathers information related to the presenting issue, and staffs the case with the DCR. This particular position will focus on addressing calls coming through the crisis line and assisting those that present to the Crisis Office. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and knowledge of community resources are necessary in this role. This position is located in our crisis facility in Kennewick and will serve all of Benton and Franklin Counties. This is a part-time, overnight position at 36 hours per week with three, 120-hour shifts each week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7pm-8am.
Mental Health Assistant duties may include:
- answering crisis line calls or receiving in-person crisis referrals
- gathering information from the individual & the referents
- assessing the individual for immediate safety, providing appropriate interventions when indicated
- consulting with the DCR about each case
- providing direct support to clients and coordinating services between Comprehensive and community providers
- completing all documentation in a respectful, client-centered manner
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of related work experience or training
- Driver's license and vehicle liability insurance, plus at least 2 years of safe driving experience
- Must be eligible for Agency Affiliated Counselor registration
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
- A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
- Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services
- A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
- Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
- Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Employer-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Employer-funded life and disability insurance program
- Tuition reimbursement program to support employees pursuing additional education
- Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
