Patient Rights Advocate Level 1

Job overview

The Patient Rights Advocate Level 1 role is based in Sacramento, CA, with work at Sacramento County facilities and community locations. Pay is $22–$27 per hour. The role supports behavioral health clients through the Sacramento County Patients’ Rights Advocate team. The advocate represents clients’ expressed interests, investigates complaints, monitors facilities, and represents clients in hearings. The work helps protect patient rights through timely investigation, documentation, education, and escalation of unresolved concerns.

What you'll do

• Represent clients at certification review and Riese capacity hearings
• receive, investigate, and seek resolution of rights complaints
• escalate unresolved issues when required
• monitor facilities for rights notification and posting compliance
• provide training and education on patient rights and mental health law
• maintain confidential case documentation and timekeeping
• represent the organization at community meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient rights advocate

behavioral health

client advocacy

rights investigations

sacramento ca

sacramento county

hearing representation

facility monitoring

mental health law

$22–$27/hr

field work

confidential documentation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role requires extensive travel throughout Sacramento County and work in psychiatric hospitals, emergency departments, crisis units, and residential facilities.

About the employer

Sustainable Wellness Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.