Mental Health Worker & CNA- Mental Health Treatment Facility

Renewal Health Group•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Montare Behavioral Health is hiring Mental Health Workers and CNAs for its residential mental health treatment facility in Sherman Oaks. The role supports clients with psychiatric diagnoses and higher-acuity mental health needs, including clients who may experience significant psychiatric and emotional distress or difficulty with daily functioning. Workers provide active client engagement, behavioral observation, emotional support, assistance with activities of daily living, and support for daily program operations. Available shifts are Friday–Monday AM, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday Swing, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Friday–Monday Swing, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday NOC, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; and Friday–Monday NOC, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Hiring is contingent upon a background check, TB test, drug-screen clearance, and pre-employment physical. Candidates must have a clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification, or be willing to obtain certification upon hire. Additional requirements include DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, behavioral health unit, crisis stabilization program, or higher-acuity residential mental health setting.
Strong communication, observation, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow established safety procedures.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Completion of a background check, TB test, drug-screen clearance, and pre-employment physical.
Current first aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption, and submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).
Clean background.

Nice To Haves

Active CNA certification.
Coursework in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support clients experiencing significant psychiatric and emotional distress and difficulty with daily functioning.
Assist with intakes and orient clients to the facility, daily routines, and program expectations.
Support client safety and well-being through assigned rounds and observation procedures.
Observe and report changes in clients’ mood, behavior, physical condition, and program engagement to nursing and clinical staff.
Use crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, verbal de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients manage distress.
Build rapport while maintaining clear and consistent professional boundaries.
Assist clients with activities of daily living, hygiene, and routines while promoting independence.
Support client participation in groups, therapy sessions, appointments, and therapeutic activities.
Facilitate structured activities and groups as assigned.
Reinforce coping skills, teach independent living skills, and support treatment-plan goals under the direction of the clinical team.
Observe and document clients’ self-administration of medication and assist with medication-room organization, inventory, and related tasks within the role’s responsibilities and scope.
Conduct belongings and facility searches to help maintain a safe treatment environment.
Transport and accompany clients to appointments, meetings, and therapeutic outings.
Complete timely, objective incident reports, shift reports, group notes, and other required documentation according to company policy.
Help ensure the facility is clean, organized, safe, and compliant.
Participate in team meetings and mandatory in-service training to fulfill an annual 20-hour continuing education requirement.
Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team.