Mental Health Administrative Assistant

Are you interested in learning about private practice in mental health?

Are you hoping to gain experience on your journey to applying for graduate training in Mental Health?

Are you hard working, detail oriented, organized, responsive and willing to learn?

Brave Minds Psychological Services, LLC is a private practice specializing in anxiety and trauma. We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, dedicated person who is eager to learn and assist the Director and Practice Manager of the private practice. This entry-level position requires candidates to work in-person in during the day for three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) for 20 to 24 hours a week. Weekly remote meetings Thursdays at noon. Orientation and training will require multiple days per week.

Brave Minds believes in LGBTQIA affirming therapy and neurodiversity affirming therapy. We believe Black lives matter and hold a commitment to antiracist practices. Cultural humility is ongoing state of mind we strive to maintain. In addition to inclusion and collaboration, we value empowerment, growth, responsiveness, authenticity, courage and diversity.

This position is ideal for a candidate looking to apply to a graduate program in mental health or has been accepted into a graduate program and will be starting in the near future. This position is not ideal for someone who will be graduating their program within the next 18 months.

Pay rate: $16.00 per hour

Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

QTPOC applicants strongly encouraged to apply

Spanish speaking individuals strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits of Working for Brave Minds:

• Comfortable and professional environment to treat children and families
• Beautifully furnished office space and waiting room
• Supportive atmosphere for therapists and staff to grow and do their best work
• Retirement saving IRA plan
• On the job training
• Processing of employment taxes
• Bi-monthly direct deposit

Responsibilities Include:

• Reception: Screening, engaging and scheduling potential clients, answering phone calls/emails and tracking referrals
• Office management: maintaining office supplies, incidental cleaning, and file management
• Website building: writing and finding appropriate images for blogs and pages
• Blogging: ghost writing, researching, finding and creating appropriate photos
• Marketing: mailings, marketing material creation, and phone calls
• Social media management: creating posts for Facebook and Instagram using Canva
• Professional communications: letter writing, emailing and phone answering

Qualifications:

• Experience in the field of Mental Health
• Demonstrate cultural humility
• A passion to learn and accept feedback
• Detail oriented, organized, and responsive with stellar time management skills
• Excellent phone skills
• Knowledge of Google Drive, Docs and Sheets
• Knowledge of social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Wordpress
• Ability to work independently and interdependently
• Have a valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Have a quiet and confidential space while working from home

Email Lisa Weiss, LCSW, Practice Manager (hiring@bravemindsnj.com) to apply.

• Please write the job title in the subject line
• Include your resume and a cover letter highlighting interest in the position and career goals.
• Include a writing sample (academic work is fine)
• All three materials are required for a complete application. Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

For employee testimonials visit https://www.bravemindspsychologicalservices.com/join-our-team/

Website: www.BraveMindsNJ.com

Career site: www.bravemindspsychologicalservices.com/careers-employment-with-us/

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Did you also submit a cover letter for this opening? Email cover letters to hiring@bravemindsnj.com

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Scotch Plains, NJ and Branchburg, NJ

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Did you also submit a cover letter for this opening? Incomplete applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Email cover letters to hiring@bravemindsnj.com

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scotch Plains, NJ 07076: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16