On-Call Mental Health Worker — Flexible Mornings & Weekends

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Growth

Career Development

Supervision for BBS hours

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group seeks an On-Call Mental Health Worker for the 24/7 Crisis Residential Unit in Merced, CA. Shift options include AM, PM, or NOC with on-call coverage and flexible scheduling.

Starting compensation ranges from $17.46 to $19.00 per hour with benefits, time off, on‑the‑job training, and CEU opportunities. Driver’s license is required; prior direct care work is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a social science field preferred.
• One year of full-time direct care experience preferred, or one year of non-professional consumer-directed internship in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Promote and assist clients with self-help skills in eating, hygiene, grooming, and other daily activities.
• Monitor clients’ attendance at assigned activities and maximize participation through motivational techniques.
• Conduct and assist activity groups and community outings independently.
• Encourage client interaction and socialization with peers, providing feedback on appropriate behavior.
• Accurately document each client’s attendance and response to activity and counseling in the medical record.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle to transport clients.

Skills

California Driver's License

Direct care experience

Mental health internship

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in social science

Job description

Stars Behavioral Health Group seeks an On-Call Mental Health Worker for the 24/7 Crisis Residential Unit in Merced, CA. Shift options include AM, PM, or NOC with on-call coverage and flexible scheduling.

Starting compensation ranges from $17.46 to $19.00 per hour with benefits, time off, on‑the‑job training, and CEU opportunities. Driver’s license is required; prior direct care work is preferred.