Mental Health Worker at National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication administration, Crisis intervention, Counseling, Verbal communication, Written communication, Social perceptiveness, Service orientation, Active listening, Decision-making, Troubleshooting, Patient observation, Documentation, Safety compliance, Universal precautions

Industry

Description

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, and we are seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist with medication administration, perform regular rounds/bed checks, and complete other tasks to keep residents comfortable and safe during their stay. In addition to performing routine daily tasks, our Mental Health Worker needs to be comfortable engaging our residents in conversations. Thus, we are seeking an individual who also has counseling experience within the work history. The Mental Health Worker performs duties that require good decision-making and troubleshooting skills. Strong "people" skills are necessary, and experience working in a residential mental health facility is a must. If you are looking for a great place to work that needs and values your skills, then National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services could be the perfect match for you. General Accountabilities 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. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred in a related field Experience: At least one year of experience preferred in a related field Certifications: Basic First Aid & CPR, Clear California and Federal background checks Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Social perceptiveness Service orientation Active listening Benefits (if eligible): 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Medical Specialties: Psychiatry Schedule Availability: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (AM) 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (PM) 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (NOC Shift) Experience: Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Worker assists residents with daily living activities, medication administration, and therapeutic recreational tasks. They are also responsible for monitoring resident behavior, documenting status changes, and providing counseling support.