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Mental Health Assistant (Residential/Civil Residential) Leon County
Job Code:2021-111-002
Department:Forensic/Civil Residential
FT/PT Status:Full Time Regular
Job Location:Tallahassee, Florida
  

Description:

Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties).

Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.
 

Overview:


Mental Health Assistants (MHAs) provide patient supervision, care, and activities services in accordance with professional staff direction and unit procedures. In addition, MHAs a
ssists patients in activities of daily living, assists in implementing treatment plans and provides supportive contact with patients.

Rate of pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour, plus shift differentials and overtime. 


0-3 years = $14.00 per hour
4-6 years = $15.00 per hour
7+ years = $16.00 per hour


Shifts 
Available

Shift:
Rotating schedule with every other weekend off

Leon county available shifts: 7:30pm-8:00am

Gadsden county shifts: 7:30am-8:00pm and 7:30pm-8:00am


Education and Experience:

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Psychiatric experience or CNA certification preferred.



To be considered for employment, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check, employment references check, and drug screening. In addition you must have a current and valid driver's license with no more than 6 points. A 3 year driving record will also be required upon hire. 




Apalachee Center, Inc. Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires Apalachee Center, Inc. to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Apalachee Center, Inc. does not tolerate violence or harassment in the workplace. Apalachee Center, Inc. is an at-will employer. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Drug-free workplace. Apalachee serves Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties.