What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT (HELPS) position at Albany County, NY?
POSITION: Mental Health Assistant (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Mental Health
SALARY: $50,791
WORK LOCATION & HOURS: 75 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208/ 40hours
BENEFITS:
Generous Paid Time-Off NYS Retirement System Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
Mobile Crisis:
The duties of the Mental Health Assistant require providing services to clients with spousal, emotional, and related difficulties associ-
ated with their mental condition. Specific work assignments depend on the characteristics of the population served by the unit. The
work is performed under general supervision, with readily available consultation, a highly structured scope of work, and a demon-
strated level of competence in providing services to clients. Employees in this class are expected to meet with professionals in or
outside of the facility for assistance and guidance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology or a
closely related field.
Please submit a resume with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
amna.siddiqui@albanycountyny.gov
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The
HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled
under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the
program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program” position. At the close of the program, this position
will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status
without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
Salary : $50,791