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SalaryThe Ridge provides personalized residential psychiatric treatment for teens and young adults from ages 14 to 20 within transformative residential facilities in the New Hampshire area!
We are seeking dedicated, reliable leads for all shifts who have experience in residential treatment.
As a Lead Direct Care Professional here, you will be presented with the unique opportunity to partner with and assist our clinical team as you guide our residents through their rehabilitative journey.
BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS WELCOMED!
Exciting Perks with the Ridge:
- Opportunity to assist and mentor young people on a journey to mental wellness!
- Participation in activities such as hiking, sports, yoga, and group workouts!
- Training and Professional Development in the Behavioral Health field!
- Excellent, varied meals are prepared and provided by facilities chefs!
- Trips off-site!
A Day in the Life of a Lead Direct Care Professional Would Include:
- Foster a culture of safety during the shift by efficiently delegating tasks, having open communication with all staff, and by maintaining the schedule
- Supervise Clinical Assistants, and others working in milieu, by assigning tasks for the shift
- Guide residents through daily activities to include mealtime, group activities, group and individual therapy, and ensure overall productive day for each patient in treatment.
- Promote and maintain a safe and secure environment that allows for the proper delivery of care.
- Collaborate with Ridge Manager to facilitate team meetings when they occur during the shift
- Maintain a general awareness of student successes and struggles and communicate this information to the appropriate teamsAssistant in welcoming and intaking new residents as they enter the facilities, while ensuring proper comfort and warmth at the start of their new journeys.
- Effectively communicates with all staff on-site regarding patient care and patient updates to include clinical directors, clinical therapists, nursing staff, program directors, and more.
- Utilizes crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with the patient(s) whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.
- Provides wound care or medication management as needed under the direction of medicall staff.
The Ideal Candidate has:
- Previous work experience in a clinical or residential setting
- Passion for the field of mental/Behavioral Health
- Previously worked with adolescents/young adults or in a youth-focused environment
- Previous work experience as Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, or Caregiver!
Come explore the career opportunities of partnering with a dedicated team of professionals who make a difference every day in the lives of struggling youth!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Patient demographics:
- Adolescents
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milton, NH 03851: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
