Redwood City, USA
4 days ago
Mental Health Worker (PRN)
Individuals who have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work are encouraged to consider an outstanding career opportunity as a Mental Health Worker with Liberty Healthcare Corporation. Liberty Healthcare operates a 10-bed inpatient psychiatric stabilization unit within the Maguire Correctional Facility – a county jail located in Redwood City, CA. This unit exclusively serves adult inmates who are struggling with acute mental illness. As a Mental Health Workers with Liberty Healthcare, you will fulfill a vital role and be responsible for: Establishing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients Leading therapeutic recreation activities with individuals and groups Monitoring patient activity and behavior Promoting a positive therapeutic milieu Safely addressing, deescalating and managing aggressive patient behaviors through appropriate interventions and techniques Actively participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings Collaborating with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, LCSWs, Registered Nurses and ancillary mental health workers Documenting services and patient’s progress in medical records Mental Health Workers receive training and valuable resume-building mental health experience. As a Mental Health Worker with Liberty Healthcare, you’ll have an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who are struggling with mental illness. Liberty is currently hiring for per-diem positions. You will work on an as needed / as available basis. You can expect to be paid $30.00 per hour. Shift options include: PM shift from 2:45pm to 11:15pm Overnight (NOC) shift from 10:45 pm to 7:15 am
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