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Overview:We are driven by our mission: “to improve the health status of the community and promote medical education”. As a Mental Health Worker with the Central Valley’s largest private employer, and at the only inpatient mental health facility in the Valley the average day is anything but average and you will actively feel and see how your role directly impacts our mission. As the recognized source of help for adults in need of acute psychiatric care of all spectrums, Community Behavioral Health Center is vital to improving our community’s overall well-being. Your skills combined with the training we provide, will allow you to gain multidisciplinary skills in assisting with the care of our patients.Our Community Behavioral Health Center is licensed to 73 beds, carries an average daily census of 69 patients, and has an average length of stay of 5-6 days. Here, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will assist in the delivery of daily care. As a Mental Health Worker, you will provide direct patient care and assistance with basic life skills to our patients.We can offer you challenges to professionally grow AND the resources to succeed. If you are seeking a career that matches your passion for helping people then continue reading below!Responsibilities:Your Psychiatric Care Career at Community | Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.From a patient’s arrival through to their discharge, you will be an integral part of the support team that helps care for them in several aspects of their daily life. Mental Health Workers at our Community Behavioral Health Center have the skills necessary to assist in the care of our community’s mental well-being.We are looking for skilled professionals with a CNA background combined with psychiatric experience to take on challenging work with a specialized team in 8 hour shifts. Our team is very supportive, family-oriented, and prides themselves on their pleasant work environment.As a Mental Health Worker for Community Behavioral Health Center, you will work closely with the Behavioral Health team members, specifically with our highly skilled nursing professionals. You will also receive educational training in managing psychiatric emergencies, managing aggressive behaviors, de-escalation techniques and 5150 hold applications. Training for legal issues within behavioral health settings and assessment criteria is provided as well.Your role here will include opportunities for growing your skillset as well as growing in your career.We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this, we provide unparalleled resources, benefits and a variety of incentives – including referral bonuses, special compensation packages and generous relocation bonuses for eligible positions.Qualifications:Necessary skills for this role include:
Extreme service focus and willingness to be helpful
A kind and self-motivating attitude
Excellent communication & problem solving skills
Experience and education minimum requirements:Mental Health Worker – Psychiatric Care
High School Diploma / GED
1 year of direct patient care experience
Current enrollment in an accredited school of nursing for RN or LVN program
License and certification minimum requirements:
Valid or invalid Certified Nursing Assistant certificate OR current enrollment in an accredited school of nursing – RN or LVN program
Current BLS certification
Have questions?Contact Recruiter Jill Parker today at JParker5@communitymedical.org or Text at 559-283-0660.Click HERE to learn more about our awesome benefits offerings as well!
