Mental Health Technician

Merced, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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:

On-Call Mental Health Technician (Recovery Counselor)

Division/Program:

(Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

17.46 - 19.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Oncall coverage is based on the needs of the facility. Shift schedules that may open for oncall coverage include: AM: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM PM: 2:00 PM 10:30 PM NOC: 10:00 PM 6:30 AM

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).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring:

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree in a social science field preferred.
One (1) year of full-time direct care experience preferred OR one (1) year experience of non-professional consumer-directed internship in mental health field preferred.
Valid California Drivers License required and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria required

How you will make a difference

Promotes and assists clients with self-help skills in the areas of eating hygiene and grooming and other activity or nursing activities.
Monitors clients attendance at assigned activities and maximizes client participation through appropriate motivational techniques.
Conducts and assists activity groups and community outings independently.
Encourages clients interaction and socialization with other peers providing feedback to clients on appropriate behavior while acting as a role model.
Accurately documents in writing each clients attendance and response to activity and therapeutic groups or individual counseling in the individual medical record.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 inpatient voluntary program
16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
Rehabilitation/recovery services including substance use rehabilitation services
Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
Medication evaluation and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 17.11 - 23.96. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

Required Experience:

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