On-Call Mental Health Worker
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: Mental Health Worker (On-Call Recovery Counselor) Division/Program: (Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit Starting Compensation: 17.46 - 19.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: On Call, 3 Shifts Available, Morning, Afternoon and Night Shifts. $2 Night Differential Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59) Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services Pre-vocational or vocational counseling Medication evaluation and support services Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [email protected] In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required plus (6) months of full-time direct care experience
- Valid CA Drivers License required
Nice To Haves
- (6) months experience of non-professional consumer-directed internship in mental health field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups and outings independently but under the supervision of the Program Manager or his/her designee.
- Encourages client’s interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
- Accurately documents in writing each client’s attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individual medical record.
- Visually and audibly observes and reports on client’s physical and psychiatric conditions and reports significant changes to the Program Manager while documenting those observations in writing in the medical record.
- Assists in preparing and serving client meals/snacks as needed.
- Transports clients in facility vehicles as directed
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package : Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities : On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
