Mental Health Aide

Mental health aides are health care aides who help meet the care needs of people with mental wellness issues. These can include mental illness, addiction, developmental delays, cognitive impairments, or brain injury.

Updated Mar 31, 2018. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

Do you like helping people? Are you physically and emotionally strong? Are you patient, dependable and have empathy for those needing assistance? Then a career as a health care aide may be right for you.

Is helping others become active in the community important to you? Are you a supportive person? Do you work well both individually and as part of a team? If you are also organized, then becoming a mental health worker may help secure your career.