Mental Health Worker

About This Role

This role involves overseeing client adherence to program guidelines, facilitating rehabilitation groups, and assisting in crisis intervention within a mental health program.

Responsibilities

• Escort clients timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio
• Facilitate groups and activities as assigned
• Lead MHW discussions as assigned
• Lead community meeting daily
• Record client group participation on tracking calendar
• Pass out and collect tracking calendar weekly
• Total tracking calendar weekly and log into medical record
• Encourage client attendance to groups and participation
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely
• Document interventions and interactions with clients in the medical record
• Report changes in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor

Requirements

• At least 6 months job experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and public
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Willingness to handle difficult residents

Qualifications

• At least 6 months job experience

Benefits