Mental Health Worker

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Center in Duarte, CA is seeking a dedicated staff member to oversee and monitor the safety of the facility, including crisis intervention and ensuring residents' wellbeing. The role requires watching for changes in condition, communicating with the Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor, and participating in in-service programs.

The position reports to the Program Director and requires a High School Diploma plus at least 2 years of experience working with the mentally ill.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure safety of residents and the facility as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
• Observe and communicate changes in condition to the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor or Program Manager.
• Conduct Line Of Sight Monitoring and 1:1 monitoring as needed.
• Assist with ADL's and documentation in PCC.
• Monitor floors and hallways and follow safety, infection control and Residents’ Rights policies.
• Work evenings or weekends as required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Observation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Community Care Center is a 150-bed mental health facility located in Duarte, CA. We have a specialized 120-bed unit, for those suffering from mental illness, including veterans, and a separate 30-bed unit for those with developmental disabilities and mental illness.

PM shift available!

Purpose of this position

The purpose of this position is to oversee and monitor the safety of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor community break, canteen and meal lines as scheduled. Provides crisis intervention and assistance as needed.
• Observe and communicate any change of condition or behavior to the appropriate Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor or Program Manager. Conduct Line Of Sight Monitoring and 1:1 monitoring as needed.
• Assist with ADL's, Documentation in PCC.
• Monitor floor and hallways, as scheduled. Observe all facility safety policies and procedures. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Observe infection control procedures. Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. Be responsible for the safety of residents under her or his supervision
• Take part in facility in-service programs as required, including PRO-ACT Resistive training. Assume accountability for all data contained in the employees’ handbook.
• Ability to understand and comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations and requirements. Ensure contraband rules are enforced following any visitations in visiting room or when residents return from pass.
• Will be required to work evenings or weekends as needed

Qualifications

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

This position reports to: Program Director