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Mental Health Aides at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom Bonham, TX $17 - $19/hour

Job Description

Mental Health Aide


Kelly Government Solutions supporting the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) Sam Rayburn Memorial VA Medical Center, Bonham, TX


Ready to make a difference for Veterans? Join our team and start quickly!


Kelly Government Solutions is urgently hiring Mental Health Aides for immediate placement at the Sam Rayburn VA Medical Center in Bonham, TX. If you’re compassionate, efficient, and eager to support Veterans in their recovery, we want to hear from you!


Why You Should Apply:


  • Multiple shifts available: Day, swing, and overnight
  • Competitive pay: $17- 18.50/hr + $5.09/hr Health & Wellness benefits


What You’ll Do:


  • Monitor resident safety, perform rounding, and document status
  • Report changes to clinical staff and assist with resident intake/discharge
  • Lead or assist in group therapy and recreational activities
  • Maintain unit organization and infection control standards
  • Work closely with nursing and behavioral health teams


Positions are FULL-TIME (40 hours/week) with schedules:Overnight (Sun–Thurs): 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM

  • Day/Evening (Tues–Sat): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Weekend and holiday shifts required


What You Need:

  • Minimum: High school diploma required
  • Preferred: 2 years of college (at least 12 semester hours in health/nursing/behavioral/social/biological sciences or related field)
  • Certifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) required prior to start (ACLS may be required for some roles)

Must be able/willing to complete required VA and EHR training upon hire

  • Willingness to obtain BLS certification after hire
  • Ability to communicate, follow protocols, and complete training
  • References (including one supervisor).
  • Bilingual and prior patient experience a plus!


Interested & Available? Apply today to start quickly!


Be the difference in a Veteran’s life—secure your spot on our team now!

$35k - $40k is below typical pay for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary nationally

National salary averages
$35k - $40k
↓ 65% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job

Senior roles pay 137% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels, Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+17%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024