Mental Health Worker - Group Facilitation & Crisis Support

Generations Healthcare; National City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Benefits program

Job summary

Friendship Manor in National City, CA is hiring a Mental Health Worker with prior experience preferred to support the new STP Unit. The role involves overseeing client adherence to program guidelines, facilitating rehabilitation groups, and assisting in crisis intervention.

Responsibilities include escorting clients to groups, recording participation, and maintaining accurate medical records. Applicants should have at least 6 months of experience and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months job experience.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Must be patient, tactful, cheerful, and enthusiastic.
• Must not pose a direct threat to others' health or safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Escort clients to groups and record participation.
• Facilitate groups and activities as assigned.
• Lead MHW discussions as assigned.
• Lead community meetings daily.
• Record client group participation on tracking calendar.
• Complete tracking calendars and logs in the medical record.
• Encourage client attendance to groups and participation.
• Ensure forms are completed properly and timely.
• Document interventions in the medical record.
• Report changes in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.

Skills

English proficiency

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Friendship Manor in National City, CA is hiring a Mental Health Worker with prior experience preferred to support the new STP Unit. The role involves overseeing client adherence to program guidelines, facilitating rehabilitation groups, and assisting in crisis intervention.

Responsibilities include escorting clients to groups, recording participation, and maintaining accurate medical records. Applicants should have at least 6 months of experience and strong English skills.