Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital

Organization Description

At Vista Del Mar Hospital, we're dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of mental health conditions and addictions. We believe in the power of professional care, and our team is here to provide hope, guidance, and support. We achieve our goals through communication and teamwork; We are dedicated to each other and our communities; We treat every person with dignity, respect and kindness and continuously improve services to enrich the patient experience.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • HIGH RISK: Health care services - Risk includes but not limited to: falling, needle sticks, medical exposure
  • HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
  • HIGH RISK: Students will be working with individuals who have a known criminal background or history of violent behavior
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students are not allowed to take pictures or video.
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Address 
801 Seneca Street
Ventura, CA 93001
United States
General Phone 
(805) 653-6434
Student Contact 
Name
Craig Bessermin
Job Title
Director of Clinical Services
Phone
(805) 653-6434
Email
craig.bessermin@aurorabehavioral.com
Program(s) 
Internships
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Adults, Formerly Incarcerated People, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, Males, Non-cisgendered, People Experiencing Addiction, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Illness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime, Seniors, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence, Teens/Young Adults, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

24 hours a day and 7 days a week

Maximum students 
5