Telecare Corporation·Alameda County, California
The Mental Health Worker provides direct care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients in a rehabilitation setting. Responsibilities include monitoring client behavior, documenting activities, assisting with daily living tasks, and participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 96 bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. This program serves adults between the ages of 18-65.
We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.
Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.
The Mental Health Worker is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing care to meet the physical and psychological needs of clients through providing direct and indirect services.
Shifts Available: On Call | Shifts and days vary as needed
Expected starting wage is $23.00. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire.
Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Quality and quantity of work
Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Establishes and maintains and co-facilitates a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving and coping with t he disabilities associated with mental illness.
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
Documents client activities of daily living, response to interventions, and significant behavior changes as appropriate.
Admits and discharges patients as assigned, this includes completing associated documentation.
Collects stool, urine and other specimens, as requested, on assigned clients.
Obtains client vital signs and weights, as assigned.
Assists clients at mealtime by distributing meal trays, pouring beverages and/or feeding clients in need of assistance.
Provides client monitoring including but not limited to rounds, seclusion and restraint supervision and smoke breaks.
Commitment to teamwork via questions and cooperation.
Assist in client outings and/or driving.
Practices body substance precautions at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
Team member participation
Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
Demonstrates knowledge of PART principles and techniques.
Informs the charge nurse of client behavior and condition, particularly changes in mental and/or physical condition.
Participates in and assists clients during group outings.
1. Reviews admission documentation. 2. Assists in client reviews and assessment of client care plans. 3. Demonstrates the ability to recognize changes in client milieu and make modifications in care giving methods.
Judgment, decision making and initiative
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
Explains policies and procedures to clients and their families.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing policies and procedures as they relate to direct and indirect client care.
Relationships with others
Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
Maintains an effective and courteous working relationship with clients and other staff members through the use of appropriate interpersonal skills.
Protects the confidentiality of employee and client information.
Quality improvement
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Customer and community relations
Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/clients families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Professional development
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Role models excellent professional practice.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.
See attachment for requirements.
may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
Supervisor: Charge Nurse/Unit Supervisor (Circle appropriate supervisor)
Activity: (Hours per day)
NEVER: 0 hours
Occasionally: up to 3 hours
3 - 6 HOURS
6 - 8+ HOURS
Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending (neck) X Bending (waist) X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Crawling X Twisting (neck) X Twisting (waist) X Hand Use: Dominant hand Right--- Left--- Is repetitive use of hand required? YES X Simple Grasping (right hand) X Simple Grasping (left hand) X Power Grasping (right hand) X Power Grasping (left hand) X Fine Manipulation (right hand) X Fine Manipulation (left hand) X Pushing & Pulling (right hand) X Pushing and Pulling (left hand) X Reaching (above shoulder level) X Reaching (below shoulder level) X
0 hrs.
up to 3 hrs.
3 - 6 hrs.
6 - 8+ hrs.
0 hrs.
up to 3 hrs.
3 - 6 hrs.
6- 8+ hrs.
Dis-: tance
0-10 lbs. X X 11-25 lbs. X X 26-50 lbs. X X 51-75 lbs. X X 76-100 lbs. X X 100+ lbs. X X
Market context
In California, on-call mental health worker roles are often filled by candidates with direct psychiatric or nursing client experience and the ability to work flexible schedules. This role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and a Department of Justice background check, so applicants should confirm they meet those basics before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster.