Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for Mental Health Workers for our San Fernando Valley locations in the Sherman Oaks / Studio City Area!
This position is responsible for providing direct service to clients, and for facilitating the smooth day-to-day operation of the program. This position collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team (Treatment Team) to deliver effective treatment.
AVAILABILITY: We are currently looking for the following
- Full Time, Friday - Monday (4 days)
- PM Shifts
- Sherman Oaks / Studio City Area
- Must be available weekends and holidays
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with intakes, orient the clients to the facility and ensure they understand the rules of the program.
- Conduct rounds, room checks, safety checks on a scheduled basis
- Administer drug and alcohol screenings on clients as needed
- Assist clients in self administration of prescribed medication as needed
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients at all times
- Enforce and monitor cell phone usage, curfews, visitation hours, resident chore schedule
- Attend offsite activities such as meetings, gym, doctor appointments, etc.
- Ensure clients attend all scheduled groups and therapy sessions as scheduled
- Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned and lead clients in organized activities
- Review treatment plan goals with clients regularly and support clients in accessing community resources
- Provide effective crisis intervention as needed and teach independent living skills effectively
- Complete all charts, program documentation, medication management, shift/crossover reports, incident reports and other forms and reports according to company policies
- Ensure the facility is clean, safe and in compliance at all times
- Complete at least 20 hours of continuing education per year
- Other duties as assigned by the leadership team
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- High School graduate or possess a GED. Coursework in counseling, psychology, or social work preferred .
- Experience working with in Mental Health preferred .
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Hiring is contingent upon completion of a background check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire. A dditional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508). Clean Background is a must.
- Montare Behavioral Health requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e. medical or religion).
PLEASE NOTE: The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.