Experienced Mental Health Worker

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth

Job summary

Canyon Ridge Hospital in California is hiring a Mental Health Worker to provide direct patient care for children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics with psychiatric or chemical dependency disorders. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and work closely with the nursing team.

The role requires 1 year of mental health experience, a CNA/MA certification is preferred, and availability for every other weekend. Strong communication skills and confidentiality are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of mental health work experience required.
• CNA/MA certification preferred.
• Must be available to work every other weekend.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Good telephone and in-person customer service skills.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics with psychiatric or chemical dependency disorders.
• Ensure safety and well-being and maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Report concerns to the nurse and document care as required.
• Assist with or lead patient groups per program guidelines.
• Collaborate with nursing services and follow hospital policies.

Skills

Mental health care

Patient care

Communication

Shift work

Education

CNA/MA Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Ridge Hospital is currently seeking a compassionate and talented Mental Health Worker to join our team.

At Canyon Ridge Hospital we understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to be a leader in behavioral healthcare, dedicated to excellent service in the community.

Canyon Ridge Hospital has serviced the Greater Inland Empire since 1989. Canyon Ridge is a 157-bed acute, locked psychiatric facility offering services to adolescents ages 13-17, adults and older adults.

We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment. For some, anxiety or drug dependence looks different from others with the same diagnoses, and in some cases, behavioral health and substance use disorders occur simultaneously. In these cases of dual diagnosis, we treat the patients in the best way possible given their specific needs.

The Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing direct patient care to Children, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics diagnosed with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders; to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, reporting concerns to the nurse, documentation, facilitating or assisting with groups when necessary, following program specifications, and risk management. Responsible for providing direct care and performing duties in accordance with hospital policies and procedures in collaboration with the nursing services team.

AM Shift - 7:00am - 3:30pm

PM shift - 3:00pm - 11:30am

NOC Shift - 11:00am - 7:30am

This opportunity provides the following:

• Shift Differentials for Nights and Weekends
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Compensation
• Canyon Ridge Hospital provides a challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Qualifications

• 1yr of Mental Health Work REQUIRED
• CNA/MA Certification preferred
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Acceptable oral and written communication skills
• Legible handwriting
• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
• Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred