Join the team of caring professionals at La Fuente Post-Acute, proudly serving residents and our neighbors from Vista, North County & Southern California. We strive to work with candidates desiring to ensure a warm, caring environment in support of our residents and patient's recovery and well-being. We try to have fun too, it's our culture! Please review the position summary and description below, apply if you think you're qualified and a good fit. If we agree we will call or email you to set up an in-person interview.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements :

• You care.

Mental Health Worker Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits
• 401K

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Worker provides care to patients in a manger that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Assists patients with activities; attends to the patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. A Mental Health Worker should be compassionate and very patient. Must be even-tempered, can solve crisis and work as a team member.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled
• Provides crisis intervention/assistance as needed
• Completes documentation requirements
• Observe and communicate any changes of condition or behavior to the appropriate charge nurse and nursing supervisor
• Provide 1:1 counseling sessions with residents as behavioral needs require
• Assists with monitoring floor/hallways, and 1:1 monitoring as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications :

• At least one year of previous work with mental health experience is desired
• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant training program preferred

Benefits :

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation

Salary: $21-24/hr*

*The salary range is the one that La Fuente Post Acute reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will depend on several factors (e.g., experience, educations, qualifications, etc.).

La Fuente Post Acute is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. La Fuente Post Acute is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the People Department @ 818-309-2454; press 2