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Job Description POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Technician REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Nursing Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Block scheduling: 12-hour shifts available in block-style schedules for full- and part-time employees. Career ladder: MHWs have access to vast career development and promotional opportunities. COME JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!!! Do you love the feeling at the end of the day, knowing you have changed someone's life? Are you looking to become part of a family, instead of becoming just another employee? Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Acute Psychiatric Hospital that caters to patients who suffer from a wide variety of Mental Health diagnoses. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. Our Vision striving to provide the highest quality mental health services possible in collaboration with the individuals we serve, their families, our partners, and our communities through a relentless focus on innovation in behavioral health service delivery pertains not only to our patients but also to our visitors and employees. The Hospital believes in bettering the lives of everyone who walks through our doors. The Mental Health Worker’s (MHW’s) top priority is to deliver high quality safe care to psychiatric patients in an acute facility. The MHW provides direct patient care in coordination with other nursing personnel. The MHW embraces Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's mission, vision and values and upholds all the hospital policies. The MHW understands the regulations that govern hospital services and provides clear direction to the team to meet all regulation requirements. DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Mental Health Worker provides direct patient care to all patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, supports therapeutic milieu, ensures safety and well-being of patients and carries out general nursing assistance necessary to treatment of adolescents, adults, or older adult patients as assigned. The Mental Health Worker is the primary person responsible for the safety of the unit milieu. Environmental safety rounds are required each shift and ongoing safety assessments including securing contraband found within the milieu will be completed by the Mental Health Worker. Safety Observations are required to be documented and recorded in the patient’s medical record as ordered by the psychiatric provider or under the direction of the Registered Nurse. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Treatment Planning: Participate in treatment planning: (a) helps identify patients' problems, needs, and strengths; (b) suggests modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patients' behavior; (c) provides input into discharge planning., • Patient Care: Participate in implementing patients' treatment plans by: (a) monitoring patients' progress; (b) communicating information regarding patients' behavior to other members of treatment team; c) maintains communication with patient, family members, and referral sources in patients' interests; (d) co-facilitates didactic, educational, and community groups within the context of the adolescent treatment program; (e) encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities; (f) supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment; (g) provides input during shift report., • Hall Monitor: An important role in the care of the patient includes the assignment as Hall Monitor. The Hall Monitor is responsible for the safety and security of both staff and patients. The Hall Monitor observes the interaction between patients as well as the interactions between staff and patients that occur in the hallway. The Hall Monitor must report all suspicious activity to the appropriate nurse in charge of the unit as soon as possible and also notify unit staff of potential boundary violations., • Patient Attendant: Accompany and transport patients as assigned. Orient new patients to unit, program, and milieu. Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs, age, and developmental level. Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients. Participates in maintaining the therapeutic milieu on the unit, enforces the level system or other methods of behavior management., • Patient Records: Maintain patient, program, department, and related documentation. Carry out clerical and administrative assignment to support patient care and department and organization operations., • Training Activities: Complete orientation and competency assessments as required for position. Participate in activities enhancing professional growth and development. Education/Licensure • High school, GED, or equivalent required., • Current CPR (or obtained within 60 days of hire)., • High school level reading and writing skills; legible handwriting, • Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology and human behavior principles preferred, • Basic knowledge of human growth and development helpful, • Experience with therapeutic limit-setting helpful or an understanding of level systems or other behavior management modalities helpful, • Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times, • Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds., • Skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly. Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 dB loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities. While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside. Benefits Eligible employees receive holiday premium pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), healthcare & dependent care spending accounts, generous paid time off, life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability coverage. Whether you are in intern looking to earn licensing hours, a health care worker looking for PRN work or a professional looking for a career, the opportunities are abundant at Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.

Job DescriptionMore than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision investigational cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives. Orca Bio is seeking a high performing Business Project Manager, Customer Platform Solution to serve as the business lead and to execute on the implementation, and evolution for Orca Bio’s Cell Therapy Ordering and Coordination Platform. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring our digital solution meets the needs and enables hospital partners to access our first in class therapy, Orca-T while supporting seamless operational execution for Orca-T’s commercial launch. This role requires exceptional business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and strong project management skills. While technical software expertise is not required, proven experience driving strategic business initiatives is essential.As the platform stabilizes, the Business Project Manager will pivot to work on a portfolio of strategic initiatives across the Product Supply organization—driving operational scalability, cross-functional alignment, and continuous improvement as we prepare for commercial growth. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, is eager to learn, and enjoys solving complex operational challenges. You’ll act as a utility player—part project manager, part strategist, part builder, supporting our most critical initiatives from day one.Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities • Cell Therapy Ordering and Coordination Platform 1. Business Leadership and Analysis for Platform Development • Serve as the primary business owner for the design, development, and implementation of Orca Bio’s digital cell therapy ordering and coordination platform., • Partner closely with IT, Commercial, Market Access, Operations, and external vendors to ensure the platform is aligned with commercial strategy and launch readiness., • Define business requirements, customer needs, and success metrics for platform functionality.2. Order Management & Patient Journey Workflow Integration, • Map and validate the end-to-end order management workflow, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency., • Capture and translate the patient journey into actionable platform requirements, focusing on the needs of physicians, treatment centers, and patients., • Ensure that platform design supports customer ease-of-use, operational reliability, and scalability post-launch.3. Project Management & Cross-Functional Execution, • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure readiness for 2026 launch., • Lead cross-functional project teams, facilitate decision-making, and communicate progress to executive stakeholders., • Identify risks, anticipate challenges, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the program on track.4. Strategic Operations Projects, • Following platform rollout, the Business Project Manager will lead high-impact projects that improve operational effectiveness and enable scale. Sample initiatives may include:, • Partnering with manufacturing and supply teams to enhance capacity planning, slot booking, and real-time visibility tools., • Conducting strategic analyses (e.g., U.S. apheresis market assessment) to inform investment decisions and internal infrastructure build-out., • Leading cross-functional project teams to design and implement scalable systems, processes, and tools that support commercial readiness., • Acting as a trusted thought partner to Product Supply leadership in identifying and solving operational pain points with long-term impact.Minimum Qualifications, • Advanced degree in business, healthcare management, or related discipline strongly preferred. MBA preferred and can count toward years of experience., • 5–8+ years of experience in project management, strategy, or business leadership roles, ideally within biotech, pharma, or healthcare services., • Demonstrated success in managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders., • Strong business acumen, with ability to translate strategic vision into operational execution., • Familiarity with commercial launch planning, market access, or patient services in biotech or pharmaceutical industries, • Outstanding communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment with high levels of ambiguity., • Customer-first mindset with experience applying user-centered design principles., • Familiarity with digital product development processes, • Thrives in ambiguity and a fast-paced startup environment with shifting priorities and in a mission driven organizationPreferred Qualifications, • Familiarity with digital product development processes (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and tools(e.g., JIRA, Confluence, GitHub)., • Software development experience., • Experience working in regulated environments, especially in cell/gene therapy or advanced biologics.

Job Description Citiguard is currently hiring an Account Manager in the Sacramento area with experience in security services, problem resolution, service enhancement and expansion, new business development, operational effectiveness, preparation of post orders, staffing, scheduling, supervision and training. This position is ideal for an experienced manager that can multi-task with ease and enjoy working in a customer service focused environment. We pride ourselves on the protection we provide to our clients and community. Our services integrate a skilled workforce with modern technology. Citiguard is a proud equal opportunity employer with diverse personnel. Essential Functions: · Serves as a key point of client contact to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service for assigned account; evaluates service quality and initiates any necessary corrective action in a timely manner. · Meets regularly with client representatives for status updates and addresses any actual or potential problems. Addresses client concerns promptly and professionally. · Provides support during client start-up; supports security planning, assessments and surveys; reviews and updates post orders. · Understand client needs and customize existing business programs to meet their needs. · Responsible for developing new strategies to improve client satisfaction and build positive and productive relationships with clients for business growth. · Within scope of client contract and assigned duties, authorizes appropriate expenditures including. equipment, supplies, and vehicles; acts to ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and administers driver training. · Ensures that there is an adequate inventory of uniforms, radios, and other supplies and equipment; maintains and submits payroll records and other associate and business information. · Prepares and coordinates staffing schedules for account, in collaboration with line management as necessary. Ensures that scheduling is handled effectively to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs. · Reviews Security Officer site reports to verify post orders and client directives have been satisfactorily followed. Inspections of all posts as a part the evaluation of security staff work environment. · Coordinates with sales staff business development priorities and key sales actions; assists clients in understanding the full range of company products and services; negotiates and facilitates the negotiation of client contracts. · Oversees, coordinates with line management and HR, and participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development and retention of high caliber staff. Ensures that each staff member is treated with dignity and respect. . Coordinates with scheduling, recruiting and other departments to guarantee appropriate coverage of guards for all new and existing accounts. · Plans, assigns, and directs work, mentoring employees and issuing disciplinary actions, as necessary. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge about company products and services. · Assists in development and administration of budget in relation to assigned account. · Maintains a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. · Ensures that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. · Provides input to company initiatives; promptly assists in the resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues. · Performs additional functions, duties, and specific tasks of a similar nature and scope as necessary in order to achieve assigned business objectives. Qualifications: Education: · High School Diploma or equivalent: Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Work Experience: · Two years of prior experience in the security industry · Two years leadership and supervisory experience · Five years relevant experience: Preferred Requirements: . Minimum scheduling experience of 30+ employees. . Knowledge of security operations and procedures. . Knowledge of managerial practices and procedures. . Must have all required certifications for the role the employee currently holds. . Understanding of a variety of security and safety devices and controls. . Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients. . Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments . Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances. . Ability to take initiative and achieve results. . Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently. . Actively demonstrate extraordinary customer service and customer engagement. · Taking a vested interest in the growth of the company. . Must have strong leadership, problem solving, and planning skills. . Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. . Experience working under pressure and multitasking. . Service-oriented and self-motivated with a high level of professionalism. · Must be able to work well with co-workers and other departments. . May be required to work overtime without advance notice. Physical Requirements: · Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. · Must be able to perform the following: o Sit – frequently, up to 8 hours per day. o Walk – infrequently, up to 1 hour per day. o Stand – frequently, up to 2 hours per day. · Communicate verbally to staff, clients and coworkers in transmitting and gathering information’ · Hear information transmitted verbally by phone or radio. · Adequate vision required to be able to read information from printed sources and computer screens, as well as color vision and fields of vision to perform job functions. In addition, with the ability to see to drive and read street, vehicle and building marking. Must be able to tolerate work in an outdoor environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Paid time off We pride ourselves on the protection we provide to our clients and community. Our services integrate a skilled workforce with modern technology. Citiguard is a proud equal opportunity employer with a diverse personnel.At Citiguard, customer attention, integrity and response are at the core of our service philosophy, which has always been an important tradition. To ensure that we provide top-tier quality service that meets our client's expectations, we emphasize the principle of giving more than they expect. Our professional motto is, “We deliver what we promise.” We meet this goal by “listening” to our valued clients, their security concerns, needs and requirements.\r\n\r\nWe pride ourselves on the protection we provide to our clients and community. Our services integrate a skilled workforce with modern technology. Citiguard is a proud equal opportunity employer with a diverse personnel.

Job DescriptionMission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Benefits offered: Medical, Dental & Vision Vacation, Sick & Holiday Paid Time Off Mileage Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance 401(K) Pay range (depending on experience): $70-100k + commission Schedule/Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Territory/Location: Sacramento, CAResponsibilities: • Manages daily marketing operations, sales calls and ongoing education with referral decision makers., • Facilitates education on guidelines and agency services provided., • Participates in community education events, including speaking to healthcare professionals, and institutions to provide education on services offered by Mission Healthcare., • Coordinates with physician offices for necessary documentation, such as physician signature on orders, required addendums and other documents in a timely manner., • Develops and implements marketing plans, assist in establishing territory volume projections and monitors the allocation of resources according to budgetary limitations., • Maintains comprehensive knowledge of Mission Healthcare’s markets including major payor groups, key referral sources and competitor’s market positioning., • Builds and maintains positive relationships with referral and payor sources., • Monitors and reports on cost-effective marketing efforts., • Remains educated and up-to-date on industry and regulatory changes.Qualifications:, • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred., • Minimum 1 year of experience in healthcare sales, preferably in home health., • Strong communication, negotiation, and public relations skills., • Ability to assertively market and deal tactfully with patients, their families and the community., • Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities., • Valid driver’s license.Knowledge & Skills:, • Home health industry knowledge and expertise., • Prospecting, lead generation, and customer engagement., • Problem-solving and adaptability., • Negotiation and closing skills., • Financial and sales analysis.