Mental Health Associate (Anchorage)

Mental Health Associate (Anchorage)

08 Mar 2024
Alaska, Anchorage / mat-su 00000 Anchorage / mat-su USA

Mental Health Associate (Anchorage)

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Hope Community Resources, Inc. (Hope) is a private, non-profit agency that helps people experiencing disabilities achieve their dreams. Hope's mission of support is based on an individualized approach, believing that each person has unique needs and must be the architect of their own service delivery plan. Through in-home supports and community activities, people we support have the opportunity to live a full life in the community of their choice. More information regarding Hope's mission and corporate culture is available at www.hopealaska.org.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Associate (MHA) implements therapeutic interventions in home, school and community environments. The MHA works primarily with children teaching living skills, social and communication skills and other needed life skills for social independence and community inclusion. The MHA may provide assistance with daily self-care routines for pediatric individuals and/or adult individuals with reduced functional abilities for activities of daily living. The MHA provides treatment recipients with opportunities to work on goals as outlined in the treatment plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Implements one-on-one and/or grouped therapeutic interventions and techniques as prescribed by the Directing Clinician and as specified in the mental health treatment plan.

2.Teaches and assists treatment recipients to develop and practice needed therapeutic skills through safely accessing and participating in community services, organizations and activities. Helps facilitate interactions between support recipients and others.

3.Models and mentors positive communications and behaviors. Pre-teaches alternatives and redirects less desirable behaviors through informal assessment and implementation and evaluation of strategies.

4.Coordinates transportation for treatment recipients

5.Completes accurate, timely, and thorough documentation

6.Works a variety of hours and locations and with a number of different treatment recipients, both children and adults.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- HS Diploma or GED required

- Bachelor degree in Psychology, Special Education or a closely related field preferred

Experience:

Two years of experience working with individuals who experience challenging behaviors required

OR

One year of applied experience working directly within a mental health service setting required

Other:

Ability to lift 35 lbs, or 1/3 of body weight, whichever is less, from a squat-and-kneel position

Possess a valid driver license & and at least 1 year of driving experience (may include permit time)

Provide driving record that meets agency guidelines

Pass a criminal background check under state regulation

To assure confidentiality and expedited processing of your application, please visit our website https://www.hopealaska.org/contact-us/careers to submit a job application by clicking on the open position. There are no fees or financial information requirement for completing an online application. Successful candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

For additional information or assistance with application submission, please call (907) 561 5335.

Hope Community Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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