Per Diem Mental Health Worker

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We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekends) Division/Program: (Adult 24/7 Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit Starting

Compensation

17.46 - 19.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: Shifts Available for Per Diem Coverage: AM (6:00–2:30), PM (2:00–10:30), or NOC (10:00–6:30). No set schedule—coverage depends on program needs and applicant availability. Why Join Our Team? • Competitive

Compensation

Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive

Benefits

Package :

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities :
• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication What you bring to SBHG:
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in a social science field is preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year of full-time direct care experience preferred, OR one (1) year of non-professional, consumer-directed internship experience in the mental health field preferred.
• Licensure & Compliance: A valid California Driver’s License and the ability to meet agency driving criteria. How you will make a difference
• Promotes and assists clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming and other activity or nursing activities.
• Monitors client’s attendance at assigned activities and maximizes client participation through appropriate motivational techniques.
• Conducts and assists activity groups and community outings independently.
• Encourages client’s interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
• Accurately documents in writing each client’s attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individual medical record.
• May be required to operate a company vehicle to transport clients. Division/Program

Overview

• 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
• 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
• Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
• Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
• Medication evaluation and support services Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [email protected]