Mental Health Worker/Security

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services; Ashland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Mental Health Worker in Ashland, CA to assist with medication administration, conduct rounds, and support residents in daily living while ensuring a safe, comfortable environment.

The role requires strong people skills and prior counseling experience in a mental health setting. CPR/First Aid and background checks are preferred, with a 4-3 shift (9:30 AM–8 PM) at one location.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience: At least one year of related field experience preferred.
• Experience: Security experience with de-escalation techniques.
• Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR; Clear California and Federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in daily living activities and trains self-care.
• Aids staff in therapeutic activities such as physical exercises and arts.
• Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
• Observes and documents residents' behaviors to support treatment goals.
• Assists residents with medications under supervision.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services is a Crisis Residential facility serving adults with mental health issues and accompanying substance abuse challenges. We provide round-the-clock support to our residents, and we are seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist with medication administration, perform regular rounds/bed checks, and complete other tasks to keep residents comfortable and safe during their stay.

In addition to performing routine daily tasks, our Mental Health Worker/Security needs to be comfortable engaging our residents in conversations. Thus, we are seeking an individual who also has counseling experience within the work history.

The Mental Health Worker/Security performs duties that require good decision-making and troubleshooting skills. Strong "people" skills are necessary, and experience working in a residential mental health facility is a must.

If you are looking for a great place to work that needs and values your skills, then National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services could be the perfect match for you.

General Accountabilities

• Assists residents in daily living activities and trains residents in self-care practices.
• Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
• Converses with residents to promote social interaction.
• Observes and documents residents' behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
• Attends to routine health care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel and reports client status change to Administrator or DON as needed.
• Assists residents in taking medication as prescribed.
• Accompanies residents on off-grounds trips and instructs and counsels residents in purchase of items.
• Follows facility safety guidelines including but not limited to proper lifting technique and Universal Precautions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field
• Experience: At least one year of experience preferred in a related field
• Experience: Security experience with de-escalation techniques
• Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR, Clear California and Federal background checks

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Social perceptiveness
• Service orientation
• Active listening

Work Location

• One location

Shift Type

• 4 - 3 shift rotation (9:30 AM - 8 PM)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Mental health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Guard Card (Required)
• BLS (Required)