💼 Full-Time Position

Mental Health Assistant

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Ellis Medicine
📍 Schenectady, NY, United States
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Location
Schenectady, United States
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Posted
June 24, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Ellis Medicine has GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits offerings!

The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) is part of the inpatient mental health patient care team. Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the MHA provides child, adolescent, and adult patient supervision in a treatment milieu. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment that enhances treatment. Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and therapeutic environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.


+ Completion of a minimum of one year of college in the Human Relations area, preferred.

+ Healthcare experience, specifically in a behavioral health setting highly preferred.

+ Experience in services, programs or agencies that provide direct support preferred.

+ Relevant experience in other environments may include mentoring, teaching, or coaching.

+ Strong verbal...