Bhp - Behavioral Health Professional

Are you seeking work that has purpose and meaning?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth who are struggling?

Ironwood is actively seeking Behavioral Health Professionals to join the team at our Lakehouse Campus in South China.

There are many PERKS working for Ironwood:

Professional Development: Not already a Behavioral Health Professional? Ironwood provides the training for you to earn your certification!

Eat amazing food: Employees are provided breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. Our chefs make home cooked, healthy meals for our residents and staff.

R*eceive FREE* Medical Insurance: Ironwood pays 100% of the premium for one of the medical plan options, 100% of the vision benefit, and 50% of the dental benefit. After 1 year of service, the company matches up to 4% for those enrolled in our 401(k) plan.

Knowledgeable team: The leadership at the Ridge Maine program offers over 50 years of collective experience in the mental/Behavioral Health field. Learn from the best and become part of a talented, dedicated team of professionals.

Surroundings: The Lakehouse is located on a peninsula, with beautiful lake views, on 40 acres. The log home is spacious and inviting. This is a truly unique and inviting place to work.

Position Summary: Qualified candidates are individuals that are motivated to have a positive impact in the lives of teenagers. The BHP is an integral member of the Ironwood team. Core responsibilities include: building rapport with residents within appropriate professional boundaries; creating opportunities for residents to rediscover values and develop skills to cope with challenges; helping students develop a relationship with the natural world and learn how to get along with others in healthy and cooperative ways; evaluating the results of students' choices; and encouraging residents to develop improved strategies and problem-solving skills.

Shifts: Working 12 hour shifts 3 days a week, plus a 1/2 shift on Wednesdays, allow our employees to work 3 1/2 days and have 3 1/2 days off. This also provides continuity for our residents, as well as building team connections and resiliency for our employees.

We currently have openings for the 8:00 am - 8:00 PM shift. Our employees work either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Wednesdays are a half shift, either 8:00 am - 2:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Rate of Pay: This is an hourly position with a range of pay from $20 - $23, depending on experience, certification, and education.

Position Functions & Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in training, supervision, and professional development.
• Maintain program expectations and encourage healthy growth in our residents.
• Review and maintain familiarity with student notes and record daily observations.
• Oversight of daily routines including, but not limited to: meals, chores, school, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain 100% supervision at all times, providing constant emotional and physical support to students.
• Respond to program, behavioral, and medical needs in accordance with Ironwood policies and procedures.

Required Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to give and receive appropriate and timely communication
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to dependably serve as a positive role model to students and peers at all times
• Strong collaboration skills & teamwork ability
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion to support diversity and inclusion
• Proven success operating in dynamic and changing environments
• Demonstrates sound judgment & professionalism

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass extensive background checks, including fingerprinting
• High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience working directly with youth preferred
• Experience with behavior and group management a plus

If you have DSP, BHP, Ed Tech, CNA, PSS, or other experience related to provided direct support services to individuals, consider the career opportunities at Ironwood!

Organization Summary: Ironwood is committed to helping families in crisis with teens who struggle by prioritizing positive relationship development and a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to treatment. Individualized treatment plans include intensive therapeutic and behavioral interventions, group work, physical exercise, outdoor-based experiences, and a variety of enrichment programs including equestrian, art, culinary, horticulture, and nature therapy studies. At Ironwood we use the three C’s in our therapeutic model: Cultivate self awareness and respect; Collaborate through engaging residents to be part of their therapeutic planning; Connect residents to themselves, to nature, their Ironwood community, and their families through teaching them the power of their mind-body connection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person