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Mental Health Worker

  • St Josephs Behavioral Health Center
  • Stockton, California
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As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $32.74 - $36.98 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-463126
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Behavioral Health
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Varies
Shift
Evening
Remote
No
Category
Mental Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Worker, Mental Health, under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, you will participate in observing, reporting, and recording of patient behaviors, and help provide a safe and secure therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Every day, you may transport documents or patients for the Behavioral Health Center. This position requires providing service to diverse age populations with an understanding of their functional/developmental age. You must fully understand and actively participate in fulfilling our Mission, demonstrating behavior consistent with our Core Values, and supporting our strategic plan and Performance Improvement Plan.

To be successful in your role, you will meticulously observe, report, and record patient behaviors, actively contributing to a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for all patients and families. You will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, provide compassionate care across diverse age populations, and exemplify our Core Values, all while supporting our mission and strategic goals within the Behavioral Health Center.

  • Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
  • Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
  • Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
  • Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
  • Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
  • Ensures physical assessment/care includes all major body systems.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduateor GED
  • One (1) year direct hands on patient experience as a Certified Nurses Asst or Nursing Assistant in an acute care setting (hospital or LTC) or
  • Six (6) months psychiatric experience and Six (6)months customer service experience
  • Current Driver's License: CA
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support


Preferred

  • Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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