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Turning Point Community Programs

Behavioral Health Associate II

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Associate II Turning Point Community Programs - 3.2 Rio Linda, CA Job Details Full-time $22 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Housing advocacy Housing case management Program design Referral services for crisis intervention support Housing search assistance Medication adherence support Local agency collaboration Employment counseling services experience Client file management Job placement assistance Clinical case management notes Mid-level Company vehicle operation Emergency response in crisis intervention High school diploma or GED Community outreach Records management Direct support Client management Data entry Personal transportation assistance Housing services experience Working with individuals with mental health conditions Client advocacy in social work Progress documentation Providing care for clients 4 years Full Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, vocation, counseling, and advocacy will be provided as needed.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment and help them apply for and receive services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Assists assigned members to identify and progress toward achievement of member chosen goals. Empowers members in meeting their goals; provide vocational support Assists staff and members in the development and implementation of activities, programming and groups. Facilitates communication and cooperation among agencies. Participates in client medication outreach; coordinates communication between doctor, client and pharmacy. Educates community and other agencies. Drives personal and/or agency vehicle on agency business including transportation of members to and from appointments and activities as well as field visits/medication outreach. Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation. Provides "on-the-spot" support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program. Carries a caseload of clients depending on acuity of clients, program/contract requirements and referrals on record; varies from program to program and contract to contract. Maintaining all client records and complete required documentation and data entry according to program standards including progress notes, activity reports, and logs, etc. Assists clients with accessing and maintaining appropriate housing. Attends to the safety, health, and well being of members. Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with Program Director or designee. Provides after hours, "on-call" coverage on a rotational basis based on program needs.
Qualifications:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or an accredited GED program and. working at least two (2) but less than four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience providing direct mental health services. Lived experience is a plus.
Schedule:
Full- Time Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.