Mental Health Worker

Lbhealthcenter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Lbhealthcenter in Long Beach is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Worker to provide compassionate care to patients. This role requires facilitating group activities and providing crisis intervention while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for those holding a degree in psychology. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, dental, vision care, and generous bonuses among other perks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous work with mental health experience is desired.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled.
• Provide crisis intervention/assistance as needed.
• Observe and communicate changes of condition or behavior.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Compassion

Teamwork

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team‑player, quick‑thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

What we’re about

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care.

Mental Health Worker Perks

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits

Position Summary

The Mental Health Worker provides care to patients in a manger that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Assists patients with activities; attends to the patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. A Mental Health Worker should be compassionate and very patient. Must be even‑tempered, can solve crisis and work as a team member.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled
• Provides crisis intervention/assistance as needed
• Completes documentation requirements
• Observe and communicate any changes of condition or behavior to the appropriate charge nurse and nursing supervisor
• Provide 1:1 counseling sessions with residents as behavioral needs require
• Assists with monitoring floor/hallways, and 1:1 monitoring as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous work with mental health experience is desired
• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation

Salary: $24.00/hr*

*The salary range is the one that Long Beach Healthcare Center reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will depend on several factors (e.g., experience, educations, qualifications, etc.).