On-Call Mental Health Worker; Overnight Weekdays

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On-Call Mental Health Worker (Overnights Weekdays)

(Adult 24/7 Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

17.46 - 19.00 USD Per Hour

Merced, CA

On‑call coverage is needed for the Weekdays Overnight/NOC Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM. Coverage is not based on a set schedule and will vary depending on program needs and client availability.

• 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).

A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a social science field preferred.
• One (1) year of full‑time direct care experience preferred OR one (1) year experience of non‑professional consumer‑directed internship in mental health field preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License required and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria required

• 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.

• 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

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In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.