Mental Health Worker

National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services•San Jose, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves assisting with medication administration, performing regular rounds/bed checks, and ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. The Mental Health Worker will also engage residents in conversations and requires counseling experience. The position demands good decision-making and troubleshooting skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and prior experience in a residential mental health facility.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication
Social perceptiveness
Service orientation
Active listening
Basic First Aid & CPR certification
Clear California and Federal background checks
Driver's License (Required)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

Counseling experience
Experience working in a residential mental health facility

Responsibilities

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.