What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker position at Heritage Park Nursing Center?
Mental Health Worker
Upland, Ca 91786
$21/Hr
Friday-Tuesday 10am-6:30pm
Heritage Park, a Generations Healthcare facility is searching for a Mental Health Worker. The primary purpose of this job position is to oversee clients’ adherence to the program guidelines. The Mental Health Worker is responsible for communicating with persons served, providing rehabilitation groups, and assisting in crisis intervention. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the program director, or a designee.
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 change in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.
Requirements:
- Shall have at least 6 months job experience
- 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, a 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.
Benefits:
We offer rich benefits and incentives! Full time employees are eligible beginning the first of the month following their hire date.We would love for you to join our team of professionals who are Caring for a Lifetime!
Salary : $21