Direct Care II

About the role

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, accountability and security of campus.
• Teach, coach and supervise students in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off campus.
• Observe the peer culture for patterns of behavior indicating progress or regression in the program.
• Observe individual student behavior over time and recognize progress towards treatment goals.
• Effectively communicate, both written and orally.
• Follow and implement individual treatment plans for all students.
• Recognize escalating behaviors and intervene at the appropriate level to ensure safety and security.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Education/Experience:
  • Has a bachelor's degree in a field related to behavioral health OR
  • An associate's degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience OR
  • A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.

Skills

• Experience working with youth and/or in behavioral health settings preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to a portion of your base wages in advance
• And More!

Pay

$20.30 + $2-$3 shift differential

Schedule

7am-3pm AND 3pm-11pm + weekend availability