Mental Health Worker Full Time 12-hr Placerville, CA*

Compassion Pathway Behavioral Health LLC; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Compassion Springs in Placerville, CA is seeking a Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff for a 24/7 residential program. You will facilitate rehabilitation activities, lead group sessions, and assist with meals while documenting incidents under the Administrator's supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, a California driver license, and at least one year of direct care experience with clients who have mental health illness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of full-time direct care experience with clients with mental health illness.
• CPR certification required.
• California driver license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and conduct rehabilitation activities as directed by the Administrator.
• Conduct group social activities and exercises with clients.
• Prepare meals for the clients.
• Keep records and prepare written reports on incidents.
• Communicate ARF rules and objectives to clients and report noncompliance.
• Monitor and maintain line of sight on all clients for safety.
• Report signs of pre-crisis behavior to the Administrator.
• Ensure clients take medications on time as directed.

Skills

Direct care experience

Mental health

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR Certification

CA Driver license

Job description

Job description

Compassion Springs is a 24/7 social residential facility that specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients with mental health illness.

The mission of our 24-hour residential facilities is to help clients to regain optimal functionality in order to reenter their community and live healthy independent lives.

Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator, the Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff performs a variety of programs and social activities in the ARF, and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received:

The Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff receives supervision and directions from the Administrator.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Duties:

• Facilitate and conduct rehabilitation activities as directed by the Administrator.
• Conduct group social activities and exercises with clients.
• . Prepare meals for the clients.
• Keep records and prepare written reports on incidents.
• Communicate the ARF rules and objectives to clients, document and immediately report noncompliance to Administrator.
• Monitor and maintain a line of sight on all clients to ensure their safety.
• Report any sign of pre-crisis behavior to the Administrator
• Ensure that clients take their medications on time or in accordance with the direction of the administrator.
• May participate in clients’ assessments and evaluations, crisis counseling, case management, safety maintenance, referrals, chart recording and other duties as directed.
• May accompany clients to offsite community resources or events.

Educational Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possess a GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of full-time work experience providing direct care and supervision to clients with mental health illness.

License/Certification Required:

• CPR Certification Required.
• CA Driver license (and good driving record)

Must pass physical health and drug screening tests and must pass criminal background check.

Job Types:Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour (based on experience working with clients with mental illness)

Schedule:

• Day shift 7:00 am -7:30 pm

Ability to Commute:

• Placerville ( Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Placerville: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person