CNA | Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health Treatment Facility: All Shifts

Job Description Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for CNA's for our Mental Health Residential Treatment Center in the Sherman Oaks area! This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to deliver effective care and support to clients receiving mental health treatment. AVAILABILITY: We are currently looking for the following- Friday-Monday AM Shift (7am-3:30pm) Tuesday-Saturday Swing Shift (3pm-11:30pm) Sunday-Thursday Swing Shift (3pm-11:30pm) Friday-Monday Swing Shift (3pm-11:30pm) Tuesday-Saturday NOC shift (11pm-7:30am) Friday-Monday NOC Shift (11pm-7:30am) Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with intakes and orienting clients to the facility and their program schedule. Assist clients with completing activities of daily living, as needed. Monitor and document clients' physical condition, behavior, and changes in functioning. Observe clients for signs of distress, withdrawal, fall risk, or other safety concerns and promptly report to nursing and clinical staff. Support client safety and well-being through assigned rounds and observation procedures. Observe clients self-administration of medication and document appropriately. Support nursing staff with medication counts, medication room inventory, organization and cleanliness. Build rapport and provide support to clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times. Transport and attend offsite activities with clients such as meetings, appointments and therapeutic outings. Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions. Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned and lead clients in organized activities. Provide effective crisis intervention as needed and teach independent living skills effectively. Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, shift/crossover reports, incident reports and other forms and reports according to company policies. Document and communicate to the treatment team any pertinent observations and interactions with clients. Ensure the facility is clean, safe and in compliance at all times. Attend in-service trainings and all-staff meetings to complete 20 hours of continuing education per year. Other duties as assigned by the leadership team. Qualifications At least 21 years of age. Valid and active CNA certificate. High School graduate or possess a GED. Experience working with mental health clients in a residential treatment setting preferred. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent oral and written communication skills Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance. Pre-Employment Requirements Hiring is contingent upon completion of a background check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire. Additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508). Clean Background is a must. PLEASE NOTE: The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr MIMH Professional Training