Mental Health Worker

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?WHAT WE'RE ABOUT We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction. Requirements:You care. Mental Health Worker Perks: Generous BonusesGrowth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salaryHealth BenefitsPosition Summary: The Mental Health Worker provides care to patients in a manger that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Assists patients with activities; attends to the patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. A Mental Health Worker should be compassionate and very patient. Must be even-tempered, can solve crisis and work as a team member. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate groups and activities as scheduledProvides crisis intervention/assistance as neededCompletes documentation requirementsObserve and communicate any changes of condition or behavior to the appropriate charge nurse and nursing supervisorProvide 1:1 counseling sessions with residents as behavioral needs requireAssists with monitoring floor/hallways, and 1:1 monitoring as neededOther tasks as assigned Qualifications: At least one year of previous work with mental health experience is desiredHigh school diploma or GEDBachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred Benefits: Medical insurance with Rx benefitsDental insuranceVision carePaid vacation Salary: $24.00/hr* *The salary range is the one that Long Beach Healthcare Center reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will depend on several factors (e.g., experience, educations, qualifications, etc.).