Mental Health Worker

Alvarado Parkway Institute of Behavioral Health; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Generous Paid Days Off

Job summary

Alvarado Parkway Institute of Behavioral Health in La Mesa, California, is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support safe patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, facilitating therapeutic activities, and assisting with daily living.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and is preferably trained in psychology or healthcare. API offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Preferred coursework in Psychology, Nursing, or healthcare.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ progress and communicate with treatment team.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Maintain therapeutic documentation and environment.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Basic nursing care

Facilitate therapeutic activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare-related coursework

Current BLS Certification

CNA certification

Job description

Job Description

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) is a free‑standing psychiatric hospital located in La Mesa, California. It offers inpatient behavioral health and addiction services in a 66‑bed facility, as well as Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs. The Mental Health Worker position supports safe patient care under RN supervision, provides basic nursing care, and facilitates therapeutic activities. The role involves monitoring patient progress, maintaining records, and assisting with daily living activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ progress and communicate information to treatment team members.
• Encourage and facilitate participation in therapeutic activities and supervise patients to ensure safety and engagement in treatment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, orderly, therapeutic environment.
• Maintain patient, program, and department documentation; perform clerical and administrative assignments to support patient care and operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Psychology, Nursing, or other healthcare‑related coursework.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Prior healthcare experience or CNA certification.

Benefits

API offers a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time and part‑time employees, including a generous Paid Days Off (PDO) accrual rate, sick time, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k), accident insurance, long‑term care insurance, and legal assistance.

Job Location

La Mesa, California