Mental Health Activities Assistant; Recreation Assistant

Vallejo, California, United States

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Job Duties: The Mental Health Activities Assistant (Recreation Assistant) is responsible for assisting in the development of the activity program and planning special events by current existing federal, state, and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures. They are responsible for ensuring that residents' spiritual, emotional, and psycho-social needs are met individually.

Schedule:Full-Time

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full time in an activities program in a health care setting.
• Minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric setting with the chronically severe and persistent mentally ill.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Crestwood's program in Vallejo is based on a commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them well on the road to recovery. Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers (MHRCs) provide psychosocial rehabilitation programs in secure, residential settings with a focus on brief lengths of stay.

Our Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE) supports independence, while providing health and wellness programs, managing both physical and behavioral problems, and promoting integration into the community.

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:

$23.89 - $26.38 USD

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