Full Time Mental Health Worker Positions (NOC) CHICO

Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health LLC; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Manzanita Creek ARF in Chico, CA is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Worker for three 12-hour shifts per week, with per diem positions available. The role includes facilitating rehabilitation activities, leading group sessions, preparing meals, and maintaining safety and records.

Educational requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of direct care experience, First Aid/CPR certification, and a California driver license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possess a GED.
• Minimum of one year of full-time work experience providing direct care and supervision to clients with mental health illness.
• First Aid/CPR Certification Required.
• CA Driver license (at least 3 years driving experience with good driving record, for insurance purposes)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and conduct rehabilitation activities as directed by the Administrator.
• Conduct group social activities and exercises with clients.
• Prepare meals for the clients.
• Keep records and prepare written reports on incidents.
• Communicate SRF/ARF rules and objectives to clients and report noncompliance to the Administrator.
• Monitor and maintain a line of sight on all clients to ensure their safety.
• Report any sign of pre-crisis behavior to the Administrator.
• Ensure that clients take their medications on time or in accordance with the administrator's direction.
• May participate in clients’ assessments and evaluations, crisis counseling, case management and related duties.
• May accompany clients to off-site community resources or events.
• Overnight shifts require maintaining cleanliness standards and protocols.

Education

Graduation from high school or GED

First Aid/CPR Certification

CA Driver license

Job description

Job description

Manzanita Creek ARF is an Adult Residential facility in Chico that specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients with mental health illness. Our mission is to help clients regain optimal functionality in order to reenter their community and live healthy independent lives. We are seeking a compassionate, kind yet firm Mental Health Worker to join our team in a full-time schedule of three (3) 12-hour shifts. We are also looking for dependable, motivated per diem (part-time, as-needed) professionals who are interested in joining a company that offers meaningful growth opportunities.

Bella Vida Center is a Short-Term Crisis Residential Treatment Program specializing in the care of individuals experiencing acute psychiatric episodes or crisis. As a 24-hour residential facility, our mission is to support clients in regaining optimal functioning so they can successfully reintegrate into their communities and live healthy, independent lives. We are currently seeking dependable per diem (part-time, as-needed) staff to support Bella Vida Center by providing coverage for Mental Health Workers during vacations and sick leave.

Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator, the Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff performs a variety of programs and social activities in the facilities, and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received:

The Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff receives supervision and directions from the Administrator.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Duties:

• Facilitate and conduct rehabilitation activities as directed by the Administrator.
• Conduct group social activities and exercises with clients.
• Prepare meals for the clients.
• Keep records and prepare written reports on incidents.
• Communicate the SRF or ARF rules and objectives to clients, document, and immediately report noncompliance to the Administrator.
• Monitor and maintain a line of sight on all clients to ensure their safety.
• Report any sign of pre-crisis behavior to the Administrator
• Ensure that clients take their medications on time or in accordance with the direction of the administrator.
• May participate in clients’ assessments and evaluations, crisis counseling, case management, safety maintenance, referrals, chart recording and other duties as directed.
• May accompany clients to off-site community resources or events
• Overnight Shift duties include ensuring all cleanliness standards and protocols are consistently maintained.

Educational Qualifications:

· Graduation from high school or possess a GED.

Experience:

· Minimum of one year of full-time work experience providing direct care and supervision to clients with mental health illness.

License/Certification Required:

• First Aid/CPR Certification Required.
• CA Driver license (at least 3 years driving experience with good driving record, for insurance purposes)

Must pass physical health and drug screening tests and must pass criminal background check.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour (+ $0.50/hour for overnight shift)

Schedule:

• 12 hour shifts
• Overnight Shifts

Ability to Commute:

• Chico, CA (Required)
• Ability to Relocate to Chico -- Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person