Mental Health Worker

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services operates a Crisis Residential facility serving adults with mental health issues and accompanying substance abuse challenges. We seek a Mental Health Worker to assist with medication administration, conduct rounds/bed checks, and perform tasks to keep residents safe and comfortable.

The ideal candidate will engage residents through conversations, draw on counseling experience, and ensure safety and well-being under medical supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• At least one year of experience preferred in a related field.
• Basic First Aid & CPR certification; Clear California and Federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in daily living activities and trains residents in self-care practices.
• Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
• Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
• Observes and documents residents' behaviors to facilitate assessment and treatment goals.
• Attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel and reports changes as needed.
• Assists residents in taking medication as prescribed.
• Accompanies residents on off-grounds trips and counsels residents in purchases of items.
• Follows facility safety guidelines including lifting techniques and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Social perceptiveness

Service orientation

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services is a Crisis Residential facility serving adults with mental health issues and accompanying substance abuse challenges. We provide round-the-clock support to our residents, and we are seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist with medication administration, perform regular rounds/bed checks, and complete other tasks to keep residents comfortable and safe during their stay.

In addition to performing routine daily tasks, our Mental Health Worker needs to be comfortable engaging our residents in conversations. Thus, we are seeking an individual who also has counseling experience within the work history.

The Mental Health Worker performs duties that require good decision-making and troubleshooting skills. Strong "people" skills are necessary, and experience working in a residential mental health facility is a must.

If you are looking for a great place to work that needs and values your skills, then National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services could be the perfect match for you.

General Accountabilities

• Assists residents in daily living activities and trains residents in self-care practices.
• Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
• Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
• Observes and documents residents' behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
• Attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel and reports client status change to Administrator or DON as needed.
• Assists residents in taking medication as prescribed.
• Accompanies residents on off-grounds trips and instructs and counsels residents in purchase of items.
• Follows facility safety guidelines including but not limited to proper lifting technique and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred in a related field
• Experience: At least one year of experience preferred in a related field
• Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR, Clear California and Federal background checks

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Social perceptiveness
• Service orientation
• Active listening

Benefits (if eligible):

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule Availability:

• Per Diem

Experience:

• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)