Mental Health Worker - Psych Adult

Mental Health Worker

• Psych Adult UC San Diego Health
• 4.1 San Diego, CA Job Details $24.16
• $30.

05 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Medical documentation Vital signs Inpatient CPI Certification BLS Certification Working with geriatric patients Mid-level Patient safety Assisting with ADLs EMR/EHR Video surveillance Basic life support Working with individuals with mental health conditions Patient interaction 1 year Phone call management CNA Communication skills Crisis intervention counseling Geriatrics Hospital experience Bathing assistance Full Job Description East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) 6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120,

United States Payroll Title:

HOSP BLANK AST 2

Department:

EC Psych Acute Adult Hiring Pay Scale $24.16

• $30.

05 /

Hour Worksite:

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type:

Career Appointment Percent:

90%

Union:

EX Contract Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 12-Hour Shifts, Variable #139363 Mental Health Worker•

Psych Adult Filing Deadline:

Thu 5/14/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from

Career Appointment :

Apply by 5/6/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants :

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the RN, the Mental Health Worker assists in direct patient care. This includes activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, ambulating and taking vital signs; performing patient rounding, unit video surveillance and unit door access per department policy to ensure patient safety; answering phones and directing calls appropriately; assisting with check-in visitors; documenting accurate information into the EMR flow sheets; participating in milieu groups and demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic and crisis intervention skills; and performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Two (2) years of relevant experience, including one (1) year of experience providing direct patient care. Excellent communication skills with patients, staff, and other disciplines in a constructive, professional manner. Ability to work with a diverse population.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). CPI or equivalent certification. Previous experience working with geriatric and dementia patients. Experience with inpatient psychiatric patients. Experience with Epic and related UCSD systems. Familiar with UCSD policies and procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:

$50,446

• $62,744 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:

$24.16

• $30.

05 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Job Details Date Posted 04/30/2026