On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays)
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: On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays) Division/Program: (Adult 24/7 Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit Starting Compensation: 17.46 - 19.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: On‑call coverage is needed for the Weekdays PM Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Coverage is not based on a set schedule and will vary depending on program needs and client availability. Why Join Our Team? 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 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/
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid California Driver’s License required and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria required
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a social science field preferred.
- One (1) year of full-time direct care experience preferred OR one (1) year experience of non-professional consumer-directed internship in mental health field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promotes and assists clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming and other activity or nursing activities.
- Monitors client’s attendance at assigned activities and maximizes client participation through appropriate motivational techniques.
- Conducts and assists activity groups and community outings independently.
- 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.
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
