Mental Health Worker Per Diem 12-hr Placerville

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 to provide compassionate, hands-on care for clients with mental health illnesses in a 24/7 residential setting. You will lead group activities, assist with meals, monitor safety, document incidents and support crisis intervention under the supervision of the Administrator.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a California driver license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• CA driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate rehabilitation activities and group social sessions.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Maintain records and write incident reports.
• Ensure safety and monitor clients at all times.
• Administer medications as directed and assist with assessments.

Skills

Direct care

Group activities

Medication administration

Record keeping

Crisis counseling

Safety monitoring

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

Job Types:Part-time, Per diem

Pay

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
• Overnight shift 7:30 pm - 7:00 am

Ability to Commute

• Placerville ( Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Placerville: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person