Mental Health Worker
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services·Vallejo, California
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services·Vallejo, California
The Mental Health Worker provides round-the-clock support to adults in a crisis residential facility, including medication administration and safety rounds. They are responsible for engaging residents in therapeutic conversations and documenting behaviors to assist in treatment goal development.
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 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 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.
Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Social perceptiveness Service orientation Active listening
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Medical Specialties: Psychiatry
Schedule: Per Diem Full-Time
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred)
Candidates should ideally possess a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in a residential mental health facility. Required certifications include a valid driver's license and clear background checks, with CPR and First Aid preferred.
Market context
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