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Qualifications will be  \ncomparable to a Certified Medical Assistant.  \n• Duties as assigned by Mental Health OMice Manager, Mental Health Providers, OMice Managers, or Administrative Team.  \nQualifications:  \n• Education/Experience:  \n§ High school diploma or GED required  \n§ Associates degree/Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:  \n• Social Work  \n• Counseling  \n• Business with a focus on Psychology, Social Work, Counseling  \n• Mental Health Technology  \n• Human Development  \n§ 3 years or more experience of related mental health or medical experience.  \n• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  \no Professional and friendly oral and written communication skills.  \no Patient focused ensuring active listening, empathy and compassion.  \no Ability to establish and maintain eMective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public.  \no Crisis intervention and de-escalation  \no Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.  \no Proficient typing and computer skills utilizing Microsoft OMice products (Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) .  \no Thorough knowledge of common oMice equipment: copier, fax, printer, scanner, multi-line phone, etc.  \no Ability to work independently as well as cohesively with a team.  \no Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.  \no Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.  \no Travel to SICHC oMice locations.  \no Support community events.  \nPhysical Demands/Working Conditions:  \no General oMice/clinic conditions are pleasant: good, clean working conditions. Requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 20 lbs. Requires normal visual acuity and acute hearing necessary for eMective communication with the staM and public. May require sitting or standing for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and  \nstretching. 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