Mental Health Worker - Weekends and Per Diem

Part time and Per Diem shifts available, including weekend-only shifts.

About the role

The primary purpose of this 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.

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.
• Participate in the rotation to supervise resident smoke breaks on the outdoor patio, which may involve exposure to cigarette or tobacco smoke.
• 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.
• Document interventions and interactions with client in the medical record.
• Report change in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of job experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• 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.

Pay

$18–21/hour, depending on experience.