Mental Health Worker

Sierra Health + Wellness; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker to provide compassionate care in a supportive environment. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, managing behavioral issues, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health settings and a commitment to fostering a therapeutic atmosphere. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

10 days paid vacation

10 holidays/5 sick days per year

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Employer paid life insurance

Med Tech Certification paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in mental health patient care required.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assist with daily living activities and behavioral issues.
• Document patient observations and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care

Behavioral Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Mental Health Worker

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Our mental health inpatient facility houses 6 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. This facility is adjacent to our 15-acre facility, located in scenic Bangor.

Positions available :

• Full time:
  • Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday- Saturday NOCs (11:00pm-7:30am)
  • Friday-Monday AM (7:00am-3:30pm)

Benefits For Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid vacation
• 10 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with a company match of up to 3%
• Employer paid life Insurance
• Employer will pay for Med Tech Certification (full-time & part-time)

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral issues and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, life skills, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified population.
• Charts patient observations, following policy and procedures requirements/mandates.
• Participates in the development and implementation of treatment programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and all records.
• Transports patients to and from community appointments, clinics, labs, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Documents and utilizes Electronic Medical Record.
• Attends all mandatory staff meetings, group sessions, and in-service education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• One year experience working directly with patients in a program serving people with mental illness.
• Must possess High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current First Aid certification.

Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

Hourly: $19.00- $25.00

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.

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