Mental Health Safety Specialist – PM Shift

Community Care Center; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Center in Duarte, CA, a 150-bed mental health facility, seeks a dedicated professional to oversee and monitor resident safety during evening and weekend shifts. You will monitor meals, breaks and lines, provide crisis intervention as needed, document in PCC, and ensure adherence to safety policies, infection control, and Residents' Rights at all times.

The position reports to the Program Director and requires collaboration with nursing staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 2 years experience working with the mentally ill.

Responsibilities

• Monitor breaks, canteen and meal lines; provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Observe changes and communicate to Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor; conduct 1:1 monitoring as needed.
• Assist with ADLs and documentation in PCC.
• Monitor floors; follow safety, infection control and Residents' Rights policies; ensure resident safety.
• Participate in in-service programs, including PRO-ACT Resistive training.
• Adhere to applicable regulations; enforce contraband rules after visits.
• Evenings or weekends work may be required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Observation/reporting

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PCC documentation system

Job description

Community Care Center in Duarte, CA, a 150-bed mental health facility, seeks a dedicated professional to oversee and monitor resident safety during evening and weekend shifts. You will monitor meals, breaks and lines, provide crisis intervention as needed, document in PCC, and ensure adherence to safety policies, infection control, and Residents' Rights at all times.

The position reports to the Program Director and requires collaboration with nursing staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic