Mental Health Worker (Intake) 11am - 11:30pm at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Basic Nursing Care, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Maintenance of Safe Environment, CPR Certification, Physical Restraint Technique Training, Human Behavior, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Services

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

About Us Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90 bed facility situated on 8.8 acres. We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification. Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community. By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day. BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions. Compassion Acceptance Respect Empowerment Sincerity Job Summary The Mental Health Worker at BBHH is perhaps one of the most important roles in our hospital. The amazing people who fill this role provide basic nursing care, aid with activities of daily living, and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse and unit Lead Mental Health Worker, within the job modifications and work restrictions outlined by their physician. The position is an hourly, non-exempt, overtime-eligible position with a wage starting at $21.00 for all new hires. Automatic merit increases will apply annually based on annual evaluations. *Shift differential applies for night shift position. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such a High School Diploma or Equivalent, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work. Our patients, our community, and our co-workers RELY on us to be committed to their wellness, Through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education, we can and we will make a difference not just here in Bakersfield, but throughout our extended communities. You should have a current CPR certification when you apply or obtain certification prior to your start date. Additionally, you'll complete a "Handle-With-Care" Physical Restraint Technique Training during your orientation. This position operates on an Alternate Work Schedule of 12 hour shifts from 6pm to 6am. Ideally, someone with at least 6 months of experience focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, social services and related field will apply. BBHH encourages ALL to apply and will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience to be acceptable for this role. Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community. *Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include: Paid Time Off over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!! TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Accident Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Discounted Meals Employee Assistance Program

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Responsibilities

The Mental Health Worker provides basic nursing care, assists patients with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment within the hospital setting. This role operates under the direction of the Charge Nurse and Lead Mental Health Worker.