Mental Health Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Crisis Residential Facility in Riverside County is looking to hire a Full Time Mental Health Worker

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for Synergy Estate roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at Synergy Estate in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Listed below is the job description :

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Provide direct programmatic nursing care to patients under the direction of the Administrator. Assumes

responsibility for completing all assigned duties. Works cooperatively with treatment team personnel in the

clinical setting.

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QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent or experience in mental health setting or a certification in mental health

preferred. Motivated to be directly involved with patients. Effective verbal and written communication in English.

Patience in stressful situations. Ability to work flexible hours. A passion for helping others. CPR/BLS

required. Management Assaultive Behavior (MAB) is required within 90 days of hire.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasional sitting for long periods of time. Frequent walking, standing, bending and reaching. Occasional lifting

with assistance up to 250 pounds. Frequent pulling and pushing up to 100 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing

to a normal range. Finger dexterity. Constant exposure to stressful situation. Constant patient contact.

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to noise. Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke and fumes. Occasional exposure to cold,

heat, chemicals and general cleaning chemicals. Rare exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Shift hours may vary

dependent upon department needs to include weekends and holidays.

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MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)

* General Staff Accountabilities

 Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of the Crisis Residential

Facility.

 Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.

 Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.

 Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all

applicable local and state laws.

 Maintains required certification/license in a timely fashion.

 Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.

 Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of two hours

prior to shift when unable to come to work.

 Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by the Crisis Residential Facility policy and

follows time card procedures by accurately recording in and out.

 Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.

 Adheres to the dress code

 Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in

Performance Improvement activities.

 Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified

within the facility.

 Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.

*Job Specific Accountabilities

 Demonstrates ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner, making them feel welcomed

and safe

 Demonstrates the ability to report escalating behavior to the Administrator and use de-escalation

techniques to avoid the use of Seclusion and Restraints

 Demonstrates ability to take vital signs accurately and report to the Administrator

 Demonstrates ability to orient clients upon admission, collect their belongings, identify contraband and

explain the unit expectations

 Demonstrates ability to monitor patients on the different levels of observation (Q15/Q5/1:1), SP1,

AWOL1, AS1.

 Demonstrates the ability to help clients with any needs: Washing clothes, filling out forms, ADLs in a

respectful manner

 Demonstrate understanding of patients’ rights.

 Demonstrates the ability to identify possible abuse issues and how to report

 Demonstrates the ability to breakdown a chart in the proper order after client discharges

 Demonstrates the ability to actively engage with clients throughout their stay

 Demonstrates the ability to work independently with assigned tasks

 Demonstrates the ability to chart and report unusual behaviors legibly on a progress note

 Demonstrates understanding of Emergency codes and responsibilities in each

 Demonstrates the ability to collect a urine specimen

 Verbalizes understanding of the Crisis Residential Facility’s best practice when discharging a homeless

client: Appropriate clothes, footwear, food

 Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control, Standard Precautions, and protecting against blood-borne

pathogens, and airborne pathogens by wearing a mask at all times

 Demonstrates the ability to assist client with writing their safety plan under the direction of the Social

Worker

 Demonstrates and consistently practices proper handwashing techniques in order to help control the

spread of infection.

 Demonstrates the ability to clean chairs and area after each client

 Demonstrates the ability to be client advocate

 Demonstrates effective team building competency by working with other team members during heavy

workload and by assisting others when needed.

 Demonstrates understanding of taking assigned breaks and reporting to manager if they are unable.

Understand the importance of clocking in and out using assigned clock in break room.

 Demonstrates excellent Customer Service skills and sensitivity to cultural diversity when dealing with co-workers, patients, physicians and outside agencies.

 Performs other duties as assigned

*Customer Service

Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients,

visitors, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel

welcome and respected.

Reports to: Administrator