Mental Health Worker

Responsibilities

Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patients for our residential treatment facilities located in beautiful, intimate six‑bed houses in the Pasadena and the Arcadia neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area.

Job Description:

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 (not limited to): 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 clinical team, staff, patients and customers.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Utilize sound judgment during while observing patients and document any changes in a patient’s 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.

Requirements:

Education:

High School Degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric resident care techniques with understanding of mental illness preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license.

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.

Reasons’ employees receive great opportunities.

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

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.