Mental Health Worker - Per Diem (NOC Shift) Chico, CA

COMPASSION PATHWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Bella Vida Center in Chico, CA is seeking a Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff to support a 24-hour crisis residential program. You will lead rehabilitation activities, supervise client interactions, and help maintain safety and order on site.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of direct care experience with mental health clients, CPR certification, and a valid California driver's license. Per diem position with 12-hour night shifts and shifts available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time direct care experience with mental health clients.
• CPR certification and valid California driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate rehabilitation activities and group social activities.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Monitor safety and maintain line of sight for all clients.
• Ensure medication is taken on schedule as directed.
• Document incidents and report noncompliance to Administrator.
• Assist in assessments, crisis counseling, and case management as directed.
• Accompany clients to offsite resources or events.

Skills

Direct care

Supervision

Crisis counseling

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

CPR Certification

CA Driver's license

Job description

Job description

Bella Vida Center is a Short-Term Crisis Residential Treatment Program that specializes in the treatmentof clients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes or crisis. The 24-hour residential facility mission is to help clients to regain optimal functionality in order to reenter their community and live healthyindependent lives.

Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator or Program Director, the Mental HealthWorker/Direct Care Staff performs a variety of programs and social activities in the facility, andperforms 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: Per Diem

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shifts
• Night Shifts

Ability to Commute:

• Chico, 95926

Ability to Relocate:

• Chico, 95926: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person