Mental Health Worker

Experienced and aspiring mental health professionals are encouraged to consider a full-time Mental Health Worker position with Liberty Healthcare. Work setting and client population Liberty Healthcare operates a 10-bed acute psychiatric stabilization unit which serves adults who are justice-involved and experiencing acute mental illness. The unit admits and treats patients who are under the conditions of an involuntary civil commitment and provides individualized assessment and treatment interventions aimed at achieving psychiatric stability as soon as clinically appropriate. Services are trauma-informed and rooted in the recovery model. Location The unit is located onsite at the Maguire Correctional Facility - a San Mateo County jail located at 300 Bradford Street in Redwood City, CA 94063. Responsibilities As a Mental Health Worker, your responsibilities will include: Establishing therapeutic relationships with patients Leading therapeutic recreation activities with individuals and groups Monitoring patient activity and behavior Promoting a positive therapeutic milieu Managing aggressive patient behaviors through appropriate intervention techniques Participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings Documenting therapeutic interventions, observations, and treatment in medical records Training and experience In this role, you can expect: Training in effective therapeutic interventions On the job learning from experienced mental health professionals Daily opportunity to positively impact the mental health of individuals Pay and benefits $30.00 per hour Health, dental, and vision insurance 30 days of paid time off each year for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days FSA, 401k plan, and other perks Full details on Liberty's benefits plan are available at Work schedule You will primarily work Tuesdays through Saturdays 2:45 pm to 11:0 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr Hirebridge