Mental Health Worker I, Patient Support

Sutter Health; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem/Casual

Job summary

Sutter Health’s SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry is seeking a Per Diem/Casual caregiver to assist patients, monitor mental and physical health, and report observations. You’ll support daily living activities, maintain PHI privacy, and collaborate with families and healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.

The role emphasizes competent assessment, attentive monitoring, and clear communication within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience accepted.
• Knowledge of mental health principles and treatments.
• Ability to interpret written and verbal data and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and report observations, ensuring both psychiatric and physical needs are met.
• Maintain privacy and safety in accordance with PHI regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Patient assessment

Observation reporting

Time management

Communication

EHR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

PHI privacy

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Tools

EHR

MS Office

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Organization

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview

Provides assistance and care for patients and ensures that both psychiatric and physical needs of the patients are met. Gathers and reports observational data, assists with daily living and monitors their conditions. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Education

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of various mental health principles, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for the mental health population.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Assist patients with daily activities, including eating, bathing and movement.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $27.08 to $37.90 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.