What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Security Guard position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Mental Health Security Guard
Division/Program
City of Industry - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
Starting Compensation
17.00 - 18.50 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Long Beach, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Sat & Sun: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG (Qualifications)
The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe environment for all clients, visitors, staff and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. She/he screens incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventories all client property as well as monitoring surveillance equipment. The Safety Specialist controls access to the center, answers/directs incoming clients, conducts physical security checks of the center grounds, and responds to fires and/or emergencies at the center. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein.
Division/Program Overview
For Additional Information
Jerevilla@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.87 - 24.79. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title
Mental Health Security Guard
Division/Program
City of Industry - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
Starting Compensation
17.00 - 18.50 USD Per Hour
Working Location:
Long Beach, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Sat & Sun: 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
What You Bring To SBHG (Qualifications)
- High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years’ experience in a relevant field OR
- AA degree in a related mental health field and one (1) year experience in a relevant field.
- Relevant [field] experience refers to experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and/or adults in an inpatient or outpatient setting, hospital setting, or setting where safety and security were the primary focus.
- Must possess a valid CA driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
- Valid CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid Security Guard Registration with California BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) OR commitment to register as a Security Guard with California BSIS within 90 days of employment required.
The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe environment for all clients, visitors, staff and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. She/he screens incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventories all client property as well as monitoring surveillance equipment. The Safety Specialist controls access to the center, answers/directs incoming clients, conducts physical security checks of the center grounds, and responds to fires and/or emergencies at the center. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein.
Division/Program Overview
- 24/7 outpatient program
- Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
- Walk-in’s welcome
- Clients may stay up to 24 hours
- BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)
For Additional Information
Jerevilla@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 17.87 - 24.79. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
