Mental Health Worker - Palm Desert

Renewal Health Group • Palm Desert, CA

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About The Position

Phoenix Rising Mental Health Outpatient and Transitional Living is looking for Mental Health Workers! This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team to deliver effective treatment and support. AVAILABILITY: We are currently looking for the following Tuesday-Saturday, Sunday-Thursday, Friday-Monday All shifts: 7am-3:30pm; 3pm-11pm; 11pm-7:30am

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or possess a GED.
• Experience working directly with mental health required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
• Clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).
• Clean Background is a must.
• Please note: Renewal Health Group is subject to the CA state vaccine records mandate for all healthcare workers; all employees must provide vaccination records or complete a waiver statement.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with intakes and orient clients to the facility
• Conduct and document rounds at their scheduled frequency to ensure the location and well-being of each client.
• Support clients with medication management as needed.
• Build rapport and provide support to clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
• Transport and attend offsite activities with clients such as meetings, appointments and therapeutic outings.
• Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions.
• Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned and lead clients in organized activities.
• Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly and support clients in accessing community resources.
• Provide effective crisis intervention as needed and teach independent living skills effectively.
• Complete all charts, program documentation, shift/crossover reports, incident reports and other forms and reports according to company policies.
• Document and communicate to the treatment team any pertinent observations and interactions with clients.
• Ensure the outpatient facility and transitional living is clean, safe and in compliance.
• Attend in-service trainings and all-staff meetings to complete 20 hours of continuing education per year.
• Other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Benefits

• Renewal Health group, offers competitive salaries for all positions.
• Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Other benefits include reimbursement for licensing fees; education assistance, employee referral bonus.
• Full Time Employees are also provided a Healthcare Flexible spending account with $250 company contribution.
• The company offers paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, jury duty pay, direct deposit, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• In addition, RHG offers a 401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar for dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
• Renewal Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

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