Mental Health Worker
Aspire Health Alliance
$22 - $25 / hour
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Description
Aspire Health and Community Services recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional staff is the key to providing excellent care for our clients. Whether a staff member is providing direct care to those we serve or working on the administrative end supporting the services we are proud to provide, each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Our mission, vision and values are supported by organizational culture guiding the work for every staff member: We are one compassionate, accountable community.
Working at Aspire Health and Community Services can provide enormous job satisfaction. Your contribution is serving to help fulfill a mission, vision and values that support our belief that mental health is the foundation of a person’s overall health and we work to foster an environment that is safe and supportive and free of judgement or prejudice around mental health. In addition, Aspire Health and Community Services offers a competitive package of compensation and benefits.
Great entry level opportunity exists as a Mental Health Worker in our Community Crisis Stabilization Unit in Quincy. Join our professional team to provide specialized care to consumers in a 24-hour crisis stabilization setting.
The Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) Unit: an integral part of the Aspire Health Alliance's Emergency Services team, provides a staff-secure, safe, and structured crisis stabilization and treatment services in a community-based program that serves as a medically necessary, less restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The unit offers individuals access to our newly renovated 10 on-site beds during times of crisis where the length of stay is generally three to five days but is flexible to meet individual needs.
Responsibilities include facilitating individual treatment planning; participating in recreational, therapeutic, and coping activities; encouraging consumer health through proper diet and activities of daily living; and maintaining a secure, safe setting.
Schedule:
Part time (16 hours/week)
Saturday and Sunday 3pm - 11pm
Requirements:
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with individuals with mental health issues
- Prior experience working in an acute mental health setting is preferred.
- Ability to work with individuals needing intensive support and supervision
- Ability to remain calm and use good judgment in crisis situations
- Good communications skills
Compensation is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and certifications and licenses. Annual ranges listed are based on a full-time, 40 hours per week position.
Aspire Health and Community Services is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support, and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health and Community Services strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.
Benefits
- High School Diploma r equired . Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with individuals with mental health issues
- Prior experience working in an acute mental health setting is preferred.
- Ability to work with individuals needing intensive support and supervision
- Ability to remain calm and use good judgment in crisis situations
- Good communications skills
About this role
Aspire Health Alliance's Community Crisis Stabilization Unit in Quincy is hiring a Mental Health Worker for weekend evenings—a part-time entry point into direct mental health care. You'd work Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 11pm (16 hours weekly), supporting individuals during psychiatric crises in a 10-bed, community-based program designed as an alternative to hospital admission. The role involves facilitating treatment planning, leading therapeutic and recreational activities, supporting daily living needs, and helping maintain a safe environment during stays that typically last three to five days.
The position requires a high school diploma and prior experience working with people with mental health issues; prior acute care experience is preferred but not required, making this accessible to candidates with relevant background even if not in a formal clinical setting. You'll need to stay composed under pressure, communicate clearly, and handle intensive support situations. A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field strengthens your candidacy. The salary ranges from $22.40 to $25.25 per hour based on your experience and qualifications, calculated on a full-time equivalent.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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$22 to $25 per hour
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