Direct Care Staff

Description

Pay: $18.50 per hour
Job Description: Youth Care Technician
Salary: $18.50 base salary + $2-$3 shift differential
Shifts Available: 7am-3pm AND 3pm-11pm + weekend availability
Youth Care Perks: Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401K
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
DailyPay - access a portion of your base wages in advance
And More!

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.
• Educational/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Experience working with youth and/or in behavioral health settings preferred.

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.
• Navigate escalating behaviors and intervene at the appropriate level to ensure safety and security.

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. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life-saving care. Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Why Work at MMYTC?

• We Are Committed To: Trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment approaches
  Collaborative, team-oriented clinical care
  Professional growth and internal advancement
  Ethical, mission-driven nonprofit service
  A safe, structured residential environment

Our Clinical Model

• Integrates: Individual, group, and family therapy
  Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  Substance use disorder treatment
  Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation
  Skills development and behavior management
  Accredited educational services
  Discharge planning and community reintegration

Our Workplace Culture

• Emphasizes: Clear leadership communication
  Clinical supervision and mentorship
  Ongoing training and certification opportunities
  Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments
  A mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.