Patients Rights Advocate

Patients Rights Advocate Kings View - 3.6 Fresno, CA Job Details Full-time $22.51 - $23.88 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Non-CDL Class C Full Job Description Description Patients' Rights Advocate Location:

California Position Type:

Full-Time |

Non-Exempt Salary Range:

$22.51 - $23.88 per hour Join Our Mission At Kings View, every role contributes to something bigger — improving lives and strengthening communities. We are committed to providing behavioral health and social services to those with limited resources, guided by compassion, excellence, and respect.

Position Overview:

Kings View is seeking a Patients' Rights Advocate to promote and protect the rights of individuals receiving mental health services. This role provides advocacy, complaint resolution, education, and support to ensure compliance with California patients' rights laws and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Advocacy & Client Support:

Protect the rights and interests of mental health consumers Provide advocacy, support, and guidance to clients Address concerns and assist clients in accessing appropriate services Advocate on behalf of mental health consumers within the community

Complaint Resolution & Compliance:

Receive and investigate complaints from clients in licensed facilities Ensure facilities comply with patients' rights regulations Collaborate with mental health programs to promote regulatory compliance Maintain documentation related to advocacy efforts and investigations

Education & Outreach:

Educate clients regarding their rights and available resources Train staff on patients' rights and legal requirements Conduct outreach and awareness activities within the community Participate in meetings and committees representing client interests

Program Support:

Gather and analyze feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement Support crisis intervention efforts when necessary Perform additional duties as assigned to support program success

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent Valid California Driver's License (Class C)

Required Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of experience in advocacy, social services, or related field Experience within a behavioral health or mental health setting preferred

Required Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of mental health laws and patients' rights Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related field Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Professional Attributes:

Empathetic and client-centered Professional and ethical Calm and composed under pressure Strong advocacy and conflict resolution skills

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Background check Drug screening if applicable Live Scan / DOJ fingerprinting if applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Kings View is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Statement:

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.