Mental Health Care Assistant Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Mental Health Care Assistant make in San Diego, CA? The average Mental Health Care Assistant salary in San Diego, CA is $43,086 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $38,786 and $48,812. 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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Social Services Assistant
Skies Healthcare and Rehab Center - Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque , NM
... Healthcare and Rehab Center seeks a full time Social Service Assistant! Benefits *$18 - $21 per hour *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts *Employee Assistance Program to support mental ...
JobGet - 11 days ago
Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,484 per week
Centra Healthcare Allied - Fort Morgan , CO
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 - 4 days ago
CNA Nurse Instructor
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 - 9 days ago
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehab Center - Belen, NM - Belen , 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 - 8 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric-Mental Health job available in Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Aspirus Health - Tomahawk , WI
... are career. Register now to apply for this job and for access to 120,000+ other openings ... Aspirus Health is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our behavioral health ...
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Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent
Mental Health Cooperative - Nashville , TN
Mental Health Cooperative is an innovative healthcare agency that believes relationships matter and ... Consult with outside Physicians regarding care managed consumers as necessary and assist with ...
LinkedIn - 45 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Mental Health Care Assistant in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Mental Health Care Assistant ranges from $38,786 to $48,812 with the average base salary of $43,086. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,815 to $48,873 with the average total cash compensation of $43,127.

View Average Salary for Mental Health Care Assistant as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $43,086 $38,786 - $48,812
Bonus $41 $28 - $60
Total Pay $43,127 $38,815 - $48,873
* 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.

Mental Health Care Assistant Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,857 - $48,902 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,973 - $49,047 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,756 - $48,774 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,029 - $49,117 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,756 - $48,774 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,387 - $49,568 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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