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.
| %< of time | Duties & Responsibilities
|
| 45% – Facility Maintenance |
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| 35% – Meal Preparation |
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| 20% – Client Supervision, Rehabilitation Activities & Documentation |
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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.