Mental Health Aide

Mental Health Aides with Maxim Healthcare Services provide in-home behavioral management and caregiving support for children and adults with behavioral challenges all around the Bay Area. Mental Health Aides work closely with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement the behavioral care plan and keep track of the clients’ progress through each session. We also work with aggressive behaviors such as biting, hitting, kicking, tantrums , and provide over 40 hours of training in prevention and de-escalation. MAXIM’S BENEFITS: Part-time & full-time opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive weekly pay

Health/dental/vision/401k benefits

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mental Health Aides work with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and/or challenging behaviors. They implement the behavioral care plan under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and gather data necessary to improve the efficacy of the care plan. The Mental Health Aide assists family members in maintaining the client at home. This includes relieving the family members from basic self-help needs and other activities of daily living, including: interaction, socialization, and continuation of daily routines which family members would ordinarily perform. Some additional activities of daily living may include; safety supervision, ambulation assistance, meal prep, feeding, toileting, bathing, and dressing.

Follows the instructions of the BCBA/program supervisor

Provides behavior assistance/interventions during challenging behaviors

Provides ADL support

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, including individuals with severe or challenging behaviors

Current in-person CPR/ First Aid certification for adult & children

Updated TB test

Must be at least 18 years of age

Apply NOW by emailing letesfai@maxhealth.com, or calling our office at 510-542-5775, ask for Leah

About Maxim Healthcare Group

Maxim Healthcare Group has making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim’s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. We firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization.

Maxim Healthcare Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Group, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Maxim Healthcare Group

Maxim Healthcare Group has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim’s commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.