Mental Health Worker
Salary range:
$19,989 – $29,723
Job description:
Mental health workers, also known as psychiatric aides, help care for physically or mentally ill individuals confined to hospitals or mental health settings. In addition to helping patients to dress, bathe and eat, mental health workers socialize with them and lead them in educational and recreational activities. Mental health workers also observe patients and report any physical or behavioral signs or changes.
Work environment:
Mental health workers work in hospitals, nursing care facilities or mental health facilities.
Training requirements:
Mental health workers receive on-the-job training at a minimum. Some employers prefer mental health workers who are certified nurse assistants.
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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)- Home Health Aide
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Nursing Aide / Nursing Attendant / Orderly
- Personal and Home Care Aide
- Psychiatric Technician
Training Programs within California
- Mental Health Worker at Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at Sierra College
Rocklin, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at Cuesta College
Cypress, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at Kaplan College (San Diego)
San Diego, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at Merced College
Merced, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at Mount San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at San Diego Continuing Education
San Diego, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant) at West Hills Community College (Coalinga)
Coalinga, CA - Nursing (Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide) at Shasta College
Redding, CA - Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide at Arriba Juntos
San Francisco, CA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide at Bay Area Medical Academy
San Jose, CA - Nursing (Certified Nursing Assistant) at Sunrise Tech Center
Citrus Heights, CA
Jobs in California
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