Mental Health Worker

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER – Reasons Eating Disorder Center

Per Diem. Positions available at the following residential locations:
Pasadena and Arcadia.

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Apply today to join our amazing team!

Working under the direction of an RN, LVN or LPT, the Mental Health Worker functions as an active part of the treatment team and provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to our eating disorder patients.

Daily responsibilities include: accurately administer and record vital signs; observe, assess and document a resident’s appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals; effectively and professionally communicate with the clinical team, staff, patients and customers.

• Utilize sound judgment while observing patients and document any changes in a patients appearance, behavior or ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Ensure intervention is based on the patient’s plan of care.
• Employ appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Transport patients to medical appointments, outings or to the facility.
• Provide positive transportation experience and treat all patients with respect and dignity at all times.
• Open vehicle doors for each patient and assist the patient into and out of the vehicle.

• Education:
  
  High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric resident care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

We provide a place of respite and reflection for all genders of all ages to work through their eating disorders and discover their reasons for recovery.

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