Mental Health Worker

Hollywood Premier; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

Job summary

Hollywood Premier Healthcare Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Mental Health Worker to provide compassionate care in a safe, therapeutic environment. You will assist residents with activities, manage behavioral challenges, and participate in crisis intervention as needed.

The role requires patience, an even temper, and teamwork; benefits include health coverage, paid vacation, and growth opportunities. Salary is $24.00 per hour, with a range depending on experience.

Qualifications

• One year of mental health experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled.
• Provide crisis intervention/assistance as needed.
• Complete documentation requirements.
• Observe and communicate changes of condition or behavior to the charge nurse/nursing supervisor.
• Provide 1:1 counseling sessions with residents as needs require.
• Assist with monitoring floors/halls and 1:1 monitoring as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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.
• Weekends
• Nights

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 Hollywood Premier Healthcare Center reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will depend on several factors (e.g., experience, educations, qualifications, etc.).

Hollywood Premier Healthcare Center is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hollywood Premier Healthcare Center is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the People Department @ 818-309-2454; press 2