Evening Mental Health Support Specialist

Generationshealthcare; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Generationshealthcare in Lakeside, CA is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker for a full-time 11:00a–7:30pm shift. Wage ranges from $18 to $21 per hour DOE.

The role oversees clients' adherence to program guidelines, communicates with clients, facilitates rehabilitation groups, and assists in crisis intervention. Responsibilities include escorting clients to groups, recording participation, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of job experience.
• Must read, write, speak English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Patient, cheerful, and enthusiastic, with the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Escort clients to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Facilitate groups and activities as assigned.
• Lead MHW discussions as assigned.
• Lead community meeting daily.
• Supervise resident smoke breaks on outdoor patio (exposure to smoke).
• Record client group participation on tracking calendar.
• Pass out and collect tracking calendar weekly.
• Total tracking calendar weekly and log into medical record.
• Encourage client attendance to groups and participation.
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Document interventions and interactions with client in the medical record.
• Report change in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Generationshealthcare in Lakeside, CA is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker for a full-time 11:00a–7:30pm shift. Wage ranges from $18 to $21 per hour DOE.

The role oversees clients' adherence to program guidelines, communicates with clients, facilitates rehabilitation groups, and assists in crisis intervention. Responsibilities include escorting clients to groups, recording participation, and maintaining accurate records.