On- Call Mental Health Worker - Ventura, United States - Ventura Crisis Residential Treatment

Description

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.

Maintain a milieu structure that involves the clients in all aspects of the program and participate as an integral part of the therapeutic milieu and as a member of a mental health team in a community-based program.

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 and have a clinical understanding of, and therapeutic relationship with, all clients to facilitate an integrated, cohesive, coordinated and supportive treatment approach.

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.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Mental health: 1 year (required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (required)
• Overnight Shift (required)

Work Location:
In person