Mental Health Worker - Per Diem (Day Shift) Chico, CA*

Job Description: Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff

Schedule

12-hour shift with weekend availability

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Job description

Bella Vida is a Crisis Residential Treatment Program that specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients with mental health illness. The facility is developed for the purpose of providing non-medical treatment and rehabilitation services to adult mental health patients with chronic mental illness. The SRF will provide rehabilitation services that will help reduce clients’ readmissions or return to acute care facilities, hospitals, or institutions. The goal of the SRF program is to assist clients in reentering and functioning independently in their respective communities.

Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator, the Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff performs essential, ongoing operational duties within a Social Rehabilitation Facility (SRF), with primary responsibility for meal preparation for clients and daily cleaning and maintenance of the facility to ensure a safe, sanitary, and compliant environment. The position requires sustained physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks, while providing continuous client supervision and supporting basic program and social activities as assigned.

Supervision Received:

The Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff receive supervision and directions from the Administrator.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

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Duties & Responsibilities

45% – Facility Maintenance

• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly facility environment in compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks daily, including but not limited to detailed bathroom and toilet sanitation; scrubbing and disinfecting sinks, showers, floors, walls, and high-touch surfaces; cleaning baseboards, vents, doors, windows, appliances, refrigerators, ovens, and trash receptacles.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas, including washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and food preparation surfaces; properly store cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Conduct scheduled deep cleaning of client bedrooms, community areas, offices, and storage areas, including mattress rotation, bed frame cleaning, and floor care as assigned.
• Assist with light facility maintenance related to cleanliness, such as replacing liners, restocking hygiene and cleaning supplies, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Direct, support, and monitor clients in completing assigned cleaning and housekeeping chores, including bedrooms and shared community spaces, ensuring tasks are completed safely and appropriately.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive motions, and the ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 15 pounds.

35% – Meal Preparation

• Prepare and serve meals for clients in accordance with program guidelines, dietary needs, and food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas and equipment.
• Assist clients with meal-related activities as appropriate.
• Requires standing for extended periods, lifting to 15 lbs., and safe use of kitchen equipment.

20% – Client Supervision, Rehabilitation Activities & Documentation

• Provide continuous client supervision, maintaining line-of-sight as required to ensure safety, including conducting Q15 safety checks for clients while in their bedrooms.
• Facilitate and conduct rehabilitation activities, group social activities, and exercises as directed by the Administrator.
• Communicate SRF rules and program expectations to clients; document and immediately report noncompliance.
• Monitor and report pre-crisis behaviors.
• Ensure clients take medications on time per licensed nurse direction. Write daily progress notes and individual client progress notes.
• Keep records and prepare written incident reports.
• May participate in client assessments, evaluations, crisis counseling, case management, chart documentation, referrals, and other assigned duties.
• May accompany clients to offsite community resources or events. Requires standing, walking, sitting, writing, typing, and effective verbal communication.

Educational Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or possess a GED.
• Minimum of one year of full-time work experience providing direct care and supervision to clients with mental health illnesses.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, reach, and lift to 15 pounds.
• Ability to sit, write, type, and complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis or emergency situations.
• CPR Certification Required.
• Valid CA Driver license with good driving record (for insurance purposes)

Experience:

Physical & Functional Requirements

License/Certification Required:

Must successfully pass all pre-employment clearance requirements as mandated by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL), including a mental and physical health screening, negative tuberculosis (TB) test results, drug screening, and a criminal background check prior to employment.