Mental Health Worker

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Community Hospital of San Bernardino is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join the clinical team. You will observe, document, and report patient information to the Staff Registered Nurse, assist with daily activities, and respond to emergencies as part of the treatment plan.

Requirements include at least 1 year of Mental Health Worker experience in psychiatric settings, California CNA or EMT certification, and CPR/BLS. The role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year Mental Health Worker experience with psychiatric patients in inpatient, residential, or outpatient settings.
• Current California CNA certification.
• Current California EMT certification.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report vitals, treatment results, and patient changes to licensed nursing staff.
• Promptly respond to patient requests and ensure continuity of care across shifts.
• Maintain patient rooms and organize clothing and belongings; keep supplies stocked and report needs.
• Perform direct patient care activities per policy, adapting techniques to each patient’s needs.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support treatment plans and patient safety.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CA)

Emergency Medical Technician (CA)

Basic Life Support – CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Mental Health Worker, you will perform assigned patient care activities as a vital member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing essential support for the patient's therapeutic treatment plan.

Every day you will observe and meticulously record patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, promptly reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. You must also be capable of physically assisting patients and effectively dealing with patient emergencies.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate an exceptional ability to observe and accurately document patient behavior, react effectively in emergency situations, and collaborate seamlessly as a member of a clinical team.

• Communicates, records, and reports promptly to the licensed nursing personnel vitals, treatment results, changes in patients condition, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the patient.
• Promptly answers patients requests.
• Follow-up on patient care responsibilities and assignments left from previous shift and reports to team leader any incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs direct patient care activities for specific patient population according to established policies and procedures; adapts techniques to unique needs of each patient.
• Responsible for the cleaning and organizing patient room, clothing and belongings.
• Maintains supplies in a safe and efficient manner and reports maintenance and repairs as needed.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year Mental Health Worker experience working with psychiatric patients either in an inpatient, residential, outpatient setting or comparable equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA or
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Associate Of Arts or equivalent education

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.

Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children's Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $28.02 /hour