How much does a Mental Health Care Assistant make in Chico, CA? The average Mental Health Care Assistant salary in Chico, CA is $41,361 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $37,233 and $46,858. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Mental Health Care Assistant?

A Mental Health Care Assistant provides support and assistance to individuals with mental health issues, helping them to manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. They may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, residential treatment facilities, or community mental health centers, and their responsibilities may include providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, monitoring and documenting patient behavior, and offering emotional support and encouragement. Mental Health Care Assistants work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and support for their mental health needs.

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Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehab - Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque , NM
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health * Employee Foundation to assist financially ... Round in all patient/resident care areas to ensure quality nursing assistant services are being ...
JobGet - 14 days ago
Skies Healthcare and Rehab Center - Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque , NM
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to assist financially ... There is employee ownership to meet community post-acute, long-term care and senior living needs ...
JobGet - 13 days ago
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehab Center - Belen, NM - Los Lunas , NM
Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to assist financially ... There is employee ownership to meet community post-acute, long-term care and senior living needs ...
JobGet - 13 days ago
New York State Office of Mental Health - New York , NY
Provide clinical and medical input to the licensed mental health care continuum. Assist in the development of standards of care, regulations, and program guidance. Integrated Care and Co-Occurring ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a travel ... mental or developmental impairments. Requirements include: Must have earned either an Associates ...
Adzuna - 13 days ago
Adventist HealthCare - Silver Spring , MD
Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation seeks to hire an experienced Patient Care Technician for our ... physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Patient Care Technician, you will: • Perform ...
The Washington Post - 36 days ago
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Mental Health Care Assistant in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mental Health Care Assistant in Chico, CA. The base salary for Mental Health Care Assistant ranges from $37,233 to $46,858 with the average base salary of $41,361. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,261 to $46,916 with the average total cash compensation of $41,400.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $41,361 $37,233 - $46,858
Bonus $40 $27 - $58
Total Pay $41,400 $37,261 - $46,916
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,007 - $49,090 COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Sacramento, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,108 - $49,217 COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,050 - $49,144 COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Rosa, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,913 - $50,230 COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,513 - $50,985 COMPARE TO Chico, CA
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,453 - $45,876 COMPARE TO Chico, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Mental Health Assistant LOCATION Chico, CA MINIMUM SALARY $35,647 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,918
JOB TITLE Mental Health Care Worker LOCATION Chico, CA MINIMUM SALARY $27,939 MAXIMUM SALARY $33,382
JOB TITLE Mental Health Care Manager LOCATION Chico, CA MINIMUM SALARY $108,276 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,060
JOB TITLE Mental Health Care Coordinator LOCATION Chico, CA MINIMUM SALARY $36,481 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,704
JOB TITLE Addiction Mental Health Assessor LOCATION Chico, CA MINIMUM SALARY $58,456 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,108
JOB TITLE Assistant Mental Health Counselor LOCATION Chico, CA MINIMUM SALARY $65,050 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,779
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About Chico, California    Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 86,187, reflecting....More

Chico, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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