Mental Health Worker

Mental Health Worker  

Coastal Oaks Specialty Care Center - Atascadero, CA 

Hourly Rate: $22-26 per hour depending on experience

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Worker position is to oversee clients’ adherence to the program guidelines. The Mental Health Worker is responsible for communicating with people served, providing rehabilitation groups, and assisting in crisis intervention. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the program director, or a designee. 

Benefits: 

We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits, and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Escort clients timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Facilitate groups and activities as assigned.
• Lead MHW discussions as assigned.
• Lead community meeting daily.
• Record client group participation on tracking calendar.
• Pass out and collect tracking calendar weekly.
• Total tracking calendar weekly and log into medical record.
• Encourage client attendance to groups and participation.
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Documents interventions and interactions with client in the medical record.
• Report changes in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.

Requirements: 

• Shall have at least 6 months’ job experience in a similar health facility (SNF, ALF or Hospital setting).
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
•  Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.