What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker position at Ventura Crisis Residential Treatment?
15 beds social rehab. facility is hiring mental health workers for various shifts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete the admission process on consumers referred by the case management team and accepted into the program, including an initial intake and treatment plan.
Assist clients with ADLs, laundry, cooking, cleaning and other tasks.
Supervise clients, conduct rounds to ensure clients safety.
Keep facility clean and organized. Drive clients for appointments, and other errands.
Assist consumers in applying for SSI and other funding and referral to medical care, vocational counseling, etc.
Assist clients in developing and following a daily activity schedule in accordance with individual treatment/ discharge plans, and support them in the peer operated governance program.
Facilitate groups and activities to include but not be limited to: psycho-educational groups, meal preparation, basic living skills coaching, community outings, groups, and development of cognitive behavioral strategies.
Work as a member of a treatment team with other staff.
Provide supervision of clients, maintain milieu and have a clinical and working knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention. Be able to operate effectively in a crisis.
Monitor and record client medications, interactions and side effects in coordination with staff psychiatrist and counseling staff. Maintain and effectively use current resource file for client referral.
Work the hours required by the program as scheduled by supervisor, including overnights, holidays, and occasional fill-in for other regular staff members and contribute to the on-going maintenance, safety and housekeeping of the program. Perform household chores, disinfect furniture and bedding. Requires the use of household and industrial cleaning materials. May be required to work overtime.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications: Eighteen years of age or older. Proof of health screening with negative TB test results. Have Criminal Record Clearance. Current CPR/First Aid Certificate. Current CA DL.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23