Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for Mental Health Workers for our San Fernando Valley locations in the Tarzana / Encino / Woodland Hills 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, 4 and 5 day work weeks (32 & 40 hours per week)
• PM & NOC Shifts
• Encino / Tarzana / Woodland Hills 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.