Job description – PSYCHIATRIC ASSISTANT

Psychiatric Supportive Living is a transitional & supportive housing home for individuals who are actively working on their mental health. We are located in a homelike environment in the Los Angeles area.

We are looking for staff members who enjoy helping and encouraging others, and individuals who have empathy for those working through their life's challenges.

• Part-time to possible full-time positions
• The pay rate is $18-$20 per hour, depending on experience and education.
• Currently hiring for day shifts, during the weekends, and on-call
• Psychiatric and psychology students are encouraged to apply!!

Position Purpose:

The primary responsibility of the position is to maintain an environment that is safe, comfortable, supportive, and secure for our residents. Supporting residents with trauma care, partial hospitalization, and clinical program debriefing. Continental breakfast preparation, home care, and engagement with residents.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 2 years clean and sober if in recovery
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills
• Dependability and integrity to others are necessary
• Team player, patience, understanding, and empathy

Preferred:

• Associate Arts Degree
• Experience working in a substance abuse program or psychiatric hospitals or programs.
• Understanding of addictions, psychiatric diagnoses, spectrum disorders
• Individuals who have taken an active role in their own mental health
• Experience with sober living or transitional housing programs a plus.
• Knowledge of supportive living skills

Principal Responsibilities:

• Engage all residents in conversations and activities that are edifying and stimulating.
• Model effective behaviors for residents, such as journaling, reading, exercise, social skills, household responsibilities, positive attitude, etc.
• Support residents with household tasks.
• Support with logging of medication and observation of residents administering.
• Monitor client’s rooms for cleanliness and encourage them to be active in its care.
• Ensure that clients have the items that they need (i.e., linen, hygiene products, clean clothes, etc.)
• Ensure that all residents are properly respecting and maintaining common areas (esp. kitchens, living rooms, patios, and all property of PSL).
• Monitor that residents are following house rules.
• Observe, report, and support with resolutions to any unusual behaviors or potential areas of conflict between residents.
• Monitor proper use and functioning of appliances and other household equipment. Observe any unusual activities that may pose a safety or nuisance issue for the clients or neighbors.
• Maintain awareness of all household supplies (i.e., cleaning supplies, cooking utensils, furniture, household keys, etc.).
• Prepare bedrooms for new residents entering into homes (i.e., clean linens, dresser drawers, bedroom cleanliness, etc.).
• Review Program and House Rules with all new residents and ensure client compliance with house rules.
• Support with House Meetings, Community Meetings, Group Outings, or Life Skills Groups if requested.
• Welcome and introduce new clients to all existing residents.
• Assist in monitoring PSL property to protect it from damage and/or theft.
• Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner as our client population is diverse.
• Transportation to/from appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend all training.

Psychiatric Supportive Living provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience and education

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mental & Behavioral Health Technicians: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental & Behavioral Health Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person