Mental Health Worker - Los Angeles, United States - Victory Starts Now

Victory Starts Now

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

You will be working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as substance abuse issues.

These individuals come to us from jail and are with us in lieu of being in jail or the state hospital.

The emphasis of this position is mentorship. In your role, you provide daily structure and guidance with care for clients. We want to provide support and care while showing a clients a different path in life.

This position is truly the most valuable position we have. The Mental Health Worker's role is to manage the movement of the house daily. That means to make sure clients are programming, cleaning themselves, cleaning their areas, and cleaning the house. This is done through modeling and teaching. Relationships are the foundation and the key to this position. This position will help members resolve conflicts between each other, model healthy communication, avoid power struggles.

You will set healthy boundaries and expectations and deescalate angry and frustrated members. You will coach and model independent living skills such as cleaning, personal hygiene, and time management.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct care and support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses
Assist in crisis management and deescalation techniques
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans
Collect and document data on client progress and behaviors
Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
Monitor and record vital signs of clients
Provide care and support for individuals with severe mental illnesses
Perform crisis intervention as needed
Assist in addiction counseling and support services
Implement applied behavior analysis techniques as appropriate

Experience:

Previous experience working in a behavioral/mental health setting is preferred
Familiarity with data collection methods and documentation practices
Knowledge of medication administration procedures and protocols
Proficiency in monitoring and recording vital signs accurately
Understanding of PTSD care and traumainformed approaches
Ability to effectively perform crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of addiction counseling principles and techniques
Familiarity with applied behavior analysis concepts
Participate/assist in supporting members during group outings and completing chores.

Judgement, Decision Making, Initiative:

Follow and explain policies and procedures to members and family (if needed).
Promote and support members in developing self-help and independent living skills. *Informing team when attention is required.
Reach out to Clinical Director/Clinician, Case Manager, and nurse when issue is beyond your scope or requires teammate intervention.

Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: