Mental Health Worker*

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 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

9/15/2026