On-Call Mental Health Worker

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 24,052 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Fowler, California, is seeking an On-Call Mental Health Worker to join their team, dedicated to improving mental healthcare. Offering a pay rate between $17.46 to $19.00 per hour, this role supports clients in developing self-help skills and monitors their participation in activities.

The ideal candidate should have at least a High School diploma, experience in a direct care setting, and a valid California Driver’s License. Generous benefits and professional growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of full-time direct care experience preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and assists clients with self-help skills.
• Monitors client’s attendance at assigned activities.
• Conducts activity groups and community outings independently.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

One year of direct care experience

Valid California Driver’s License

Education

Associate degree in a social science field (preferred)

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change!Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.Job Title:On-Call Mental Health Worker (Mornings Weekends)Division/Program:(Adult 24/7 Inpatient) Crisis Residential UnitStarting Compensation:17.46 - 19.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:Merced, CAWorking Hours/Shift:On‑call shifts Available for Coverage: AM (6:00–2:30), PM (2:00–10:30), or NOC (10:00–6:30). No set schedule—coverage depends on program needs and applicant availability.Why Join Our Team?Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.Comprehensive Benefits Package:Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.Professional Growth Opportunities:On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.Career development programs designed to help you grow.Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedicationWhat you bring:High School diploma or equivalent required.Associate degree in a social science field preferred.One (1) year of full-time direct care experience preferred OR one (1) year experience of non-professional consumer-directed internship in mental health field preferred.Valid California Driver’s License required and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria requiredHow you will make a differencePromotes and assists clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming and other activity or nursing activities.Monitors client’s attendance at assigned activities and maximizes client participation through appropriate motivational techniques.Conducts and assists activity groups and community outings independently.Encourages client’s interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.Accurately documents in writing each client’s attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individual medical record.May be required to operate a company vehicle to transport clients.Division/Program Overview:24/7 inpatient voluntary program16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation servicesPre-vocational or vocational counselingMedication evaluation and support servicesLearn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:[e-mail]