About this opportunity
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services lists this Mental Health Worker - On Call opportunity in manteca, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mental Health Worker
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.
Job Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree Preferred in a related field
Experience: At least one year of experience preferred in a related field
Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR, Clear California and Federal background checks
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Social perceptiveness
Service orientation
Active listening
Hours
On-Call
Work Location:
One location
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
On call
COVID-19 considerations:
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Worksite address
manteca, CA, 95336, US
Who can apply
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