Mental Health Care Assistant Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Mental Health Care Assistant make in San Jose, CA? The average Mental Health Care Assistant salary in San Jose, CA is $50,347 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45,323 and $57,039. 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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Job Openings for Mental Health Care Assistant in San Jose, CA
Registered Nurse (RN) -Behavioral Mental Health (BMH) Community Care Navigator
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Brookhaven , GA
Facilitates care via telehealth to assist with patient needs and concerns. * Provides health ... Mental Health strategy. * Prepares periodic reports as directed. * Participates actively and ...
LinkedIn - Today
ED Tech (CNA), Evening Shift, Pediatric In-Patient Unit
Adventist HealthCare - Rockville , MD
... HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for our Pediatric In-Patient unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and ...
The Washington Post - 1 day ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Chula Vista
Headlight - Bonita , CA
Our mission is to deliver mental health services in a way that's easier and more human for everyone ... * Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans * Collaborate with other healthcare ...
JobGet - 8 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
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
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 - 8 days ago
Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,440 per week
Centra Healthcare Allied - Gig Harbor , WA
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 - 8 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Mental Health Care Assistant in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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45323
57039
50347

Average Total Cash Compensation

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45356
57109
50395
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 Jose, CA. The base salary for Mental Health Care Assistant ranges from $45,323 to $57,039 with the average base salary of $50,347. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,356 to $57,109 with the average total cash compensation of $50,395.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $50,347 $45,323 - $57,039
Bonus $48 $33 - $71
Total Pay $50,395 $45,356 - $57,109
* 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 Jose, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,323 - $57,039 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,169 - $50,553 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,236 - $56,930 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,987 - $55,357 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,059 - $55,448 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,142 - $56,812 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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