On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays)

Stars Behavioral Health Group

2 months ago

Merced, California$17.46 - $19/hrPer Diem / PRNBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Stars Behavioral Health Group as a On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays) in United States. Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $17.46 - $19/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Stars Behavioral Health Group as a On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays).

Key Skills

Direct Care ExperienceSelf-Help Skills PromotionActivity Group FacilitationClient InteractionMotivational TechniquesAccurate DocumentationRole ModelingClient MonitoringCommunity OutingsSubstance Use Rehabilitation Support

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is required, though an Associate degree in a social science field is preferred. Candidates should ideally possess one year of direct care experience or relevant non-professional internship experience, along with a valid California Driver’s License.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates On-Call Mental Health Worker (Afternoon Weekdays) at Stars Behavioral Health Group a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Stars Behavioral Health Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $17.46 - $19/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $19 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Merced, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Care Experience, Self-Help Skills Promotion, Activity Group Facilitation, Client Interaction, Motivational Techniques, Accurate Documentation, Role Modeling, Client Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The worker will promote and assist clients with self-help skills related to eating, hygiene, and grooming, while monitoring attendance and maximizing participation in assigned activities. Responsibilities also include conducting activity groups, encouraging peer socialization, and accurately documen...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Generous Time Off, Paid CEU Opportunities, Career Development, Employee Recognition. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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