Mental Health Worker - Claremont Hacienda at Generations… · Claremont

MHRC Mental Health Worker
Claremont, CA
Full Time - 8hr Shifts
$22-26/hr DOE

Responsibilities:

• Escort clients timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Facilitate groups and activities as assigned.
• Lead MHW discussions as assigned.
• Lead community meeting daily.
• Provide direct assistance with daily living activities and maintenance of personal space including hygiene, nutrition, and personal care, as outlined in the client’s treatment plan.
• Implement behavioral interventions, utilizing techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and motivational therapy.
• Encourage client attendance to groups and participation.
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client activities, involvement in program activities, incidents, and progress in accordance with Title 9 requirements.  Collect, total and submit tracking records to supervisory staff weekly.
• Reports any behavioral, emotional, or psychological changes in the clients to charge nurse or clinical team immediately. 
• Assist in the preparation of written progress notes and reports, contributing to interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care plan updates.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other staff members, using interpretive or assistive devices as needed to address individual client needs.
• Report unusual occurrences, changes in client behavior, or safety concerns promptly to supervisory staff.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in psychology, social work, or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) working in a mental health program or a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral Sciences 
• Willingness to participate in mandated facility orientation and ongoing educational programs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.