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Amergis Per Diem Mental Health Tech in Bonsall, California
Job Summary: Amergis Staffing is looking for passionate Mental Health Techs to work with a nationwide behavioral healthcare organization committed to transforming young lives through evidence-based care. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside experts who guide clients toward sustainable healing. Our focus is on compassionate care, authentic connection, and mutual respect. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people and their families.
Responsibilities:
Provide supervision for clients, ensuring their safety and building rapport.
Assist clients in group activities and handle individual problems.
Set limits for behavior and document client progress.
Communicate with professional staff regarding potential need for additional services.
Contribute to the environment of care.
Essential Duties:
Maintain awareness of assigned residents’ whereabouts and activities.
Ensure client safety through verbal de-escalation and crisis prevention techniques.
Support daily schedules, including chores, meal service, and activities.
Document shift notes for individual clients.
Supervise medication administration and compliance.
Provide transportation for community outings.
Stay current on required certifications.
Details:
Locations: Vista and Bonsall
Schedule: Per Diem
Shifts: PM 3p-11p or NOC 11p-7a
Pay: $20-23hr
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
Prior work experience in behavioral health treatment settings with young adults is a plus but not required.
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.