Mental Health Security Guard

Partner with us in making a positive change!Join a community that's changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us!Job Title:Safety SpecialistDivisionProgram:City of Industry - Behavioral Health Urgent Care CenterStarting Compensation:17.00 - 18.50 USD Per HourWorking Location:Long Beach, CAWorking HoursShift:Sat- Mon 7 pm to 7:30 amWhy Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday prehensive Benefits Package:Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.Professional Growth Opportunities:On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.Career development programs designed to help you grow.Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedicationWhat you bring to SBHG (Qualifications): High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years' experience in a relevant field ORAA degree in a related mental health field and one (1) year experience in a relevant field.Relevant [field] experience refers to experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children andor adults in an inpatient or outpatient setting, hospital setting, or setting where safety and security were the primary focus.Valid California Driver's License and clear DMV printout preferred.Valid CPRBLS certification.Valid Security Guard Registration with California BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) OR commitment to register as a Security Guard with California BSIS within 90 days of employment required.How you will make a difference (Job Overview): The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe environment for all clients, visitors, staff and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. Shehe screens incoming clientsvisitors for contraband and inventories all client property as well as monitoring surveillance equipment. The Safety Specialist controls access to the center, answersdirects incoming clients, conducts physical security checks of the center grounds, and responds to fires andor emergencies at the center. Maintains vigilance over the general milieu within the facility to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations and preserve the safety of all therein. DivisionProgram Overview: 247 outpatient programRapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication supportWalk-in's welcomeClients may stay up to 24 hoursBHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information: spread = 17.71 - 24.79(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)

Created: 2025-02-16