Crisis-Residential Mental Health Counselor

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services operates a Crisis Residential facility serving adults with mental health issues and accompanying substance abuse challenges. We seek a Mental Health Worker to assist with medication administration, conduct rounds/bed checks, and perform tasks to keep residents safe and comfortable.

The ideal candidate will engage residents through conversations, draw on counseling experience, and ensure safety and well-being under medical supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• At least one year of experience preferred in a related field.
• Basic First Aid & CPR certification; Clear California and Federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in daily living activities and trains residents in self-care practices.
• Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
• Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
• Observes and documents residents' behaviors to facilitate assessment and treatment goals.
• Attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel and reports changes as needed.
• Assists residents in taking medication as prescribed.
• Accompanies residents on off-grounds trips and counsels residents in purchases of items.
• Follows facility safety guidelines including lifting techniques and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Social perceptiveness

Service orientation

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services operates a Crisis Residential facility serving adults with mental health issues and accompanying substance abuse challenges. We seek a Mental Health Worker to assist with medication administration, conduct rounds/bed checks, and perform tasks to keep residents safe and comfortable.

The ideal candidate will engage residents through conversations, draw on counseling experience, and ensure safety and well-being under medical supervision.