On-Call Mental Health Worker; Afternoon Weekdays

Position: On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays)
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays) 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: On‑call coverage is needed for the Weekdays

PM Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Coverage is not based on a set schedule and will vary depending on program needs and client 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:
  
  * 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 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. 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:  For Additional Information:  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.