Mental Health Worker
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open behavioral health technician jobs in California post a median of $27.73 an hour, the middle half $23.67–$34.72, across 71 jobs that state their pay. Behavioral health technicians employed in California earn a median of $23.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem Mental Health Worker Positions are currently available.
Job Description
The Mental Health Worker is responsible for monitoring patients and provides basic nursing care to all patients under RN supervision, supports therapeutic milieu and ensures the safety and well-being of patients. Carry out general nursing assistance necessary to the treatment of adult patients as assigned.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Monitor patients' progress, communicate information regarding patients to other members of the treatment team. Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities, supervises patients to ensure their safety and involvement in treatment and provide input during shift report.
Patient Attendant: Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living. Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
Patient Records: Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation. Carry out clerical and administrative assignments to support patient care and department and organization operations.
Training Activities: Complete orientation and competency assessments as required for position. Participate in activities enhancing professional growth and development.
Other Duties: Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards. Performs related duties, as requested.
High school, GED, or equivalent required.
Psychology, Nursing, or other healthcare-related courses preferred but not required.
Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association
Prior healthcare experience or CNA preferred but not required.
Join our team of compassionate healthcare professionals and commit to improving mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential. Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people's lives.
From Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
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