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Mental Health Worker I
Mental Health Worker I-March 2024
San Mateo
Mar 30, 2026
About Mental Health Worker I

  Organization:

  MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

  Position Overview:

  Provides assistance and care for patients and ensures that both psychiatric and physical needs of the patients are met. Gathers and reports observational data, assists with daily living and monitors their conditions. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

  Job Description :

  These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements, and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

  JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  Monitors patients’ whereabouts at all times, and documents specific targeted behaviors during activities.

  Maintain patient safety in the inpatient unit.

  Assess the patient's vital signs

  Assist with patient's group therapy sessions

  Facilitates and ensures patient attendance at activities.

  Observes, reports and documents physical complaints.

  May be responsible for admitting, transferring, and discharging specific patients as assigned.

  Orients new patients to the unit.

  Provides direct patient care as assigned by licensed staff.

  COMPLIANCE

  • Maintains strictest confidence in all patient-protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.

  • Performs care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care.

  • Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies' accreditation and licensure requirements.

  EDUCATION:

  Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  Knowledge of various mental health principles, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.

  Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for the mental health population.

  Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

  Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).

  Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

  Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

  Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

  Assist patients with daily activities, including eating, bathing and movement.

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

  See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirement (https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JobAnalysisLibrary/EdsoIkVVe8xPhh5ZYrOkd5cBueb5YRFHGCSMix_q9xhbZQ?e=Al8Omq)

  Job Shift:

  Days

  Schedule:

  Full Time

  Shift Hours:

  8

  Days of the Week:

  Variable

  Weekend Requirements:

  Every other Weekend

  Benefits:

  Yes

  Unions:

  No

  Position Status:

  Non-Exempt

  Weekly Hours:

  40

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Number of Openings:

  1

  Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

  Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

  The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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