Mental Health Worker (Day Shift)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • Bakersfield, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker provides basic nursing care, assists patients with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. Under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse and unit Lead Mental Health Worker, this role serves as the primary caregiver to patients throughout the shift, within the job modifications and work restrictions outlined by the worker’s scope of practice. The position is hourly, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime, with a starting wage of $23.00 for new hires and automatic annual merit increases based on evaluations. The role follows an alternate work schedule of 12-hour shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and chemical dependency services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification when applying, or obtain certification before the start date.
• At least 6 months of experience focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, social services, or a related field is ideal; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Complete Handle-With-Care Physical Restraint Technique Training during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of experience focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, social services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Serve as the primary caregiver to patients throughout the shift, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse and unit Lead Mental Health Worker, and within the role’s scope of practice.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, including over three weeks in the first year for full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discounted meals.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED