Mental Health Worker

We are hiring Mental Health Workers to join our specialized program at
Southern Peaks Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Canon
City, Colorado.

To apply, text MHW1 to 719-416-5888.

Our team members are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed
to inspiring positive change in the lives of adolescents with emotional and
behavioral challenges. We are recruiting for multiple positions and all
shifts, and we would welcome you to be part of our awesome team!

As a Mental Health Worker, you will be part of a team providing medically
necessary mental health treatment services to children and adolescents
experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems. In
this position, you will provide direct client supervision to those clients
with chronic or acute mental disorders who require active treatment.

Salary Range: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Shift: Hiring for multiple shifts

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services
provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults,
and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative
education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter,
detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those
we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks:

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the
protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both
at home and at work.

Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Savings Plan
Life Assistance Program (LAP)
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Paid Training
Advancement Opportunities

What Youll Do:

Provide direct supervision of clients and interacts therapeutically.

Evaluate clients behavioral and emotional issues.

Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that
ensures their safety and security.

Provide effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room
checks, and observing client movement.

Observe client behavior and intervenes appropriately.

Demonstrate appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis
Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides
guidance to other employees as necessary.

Facilitate and document various groups or meetings; monitors the
documentation process to ensure all services are documented as necessary each
shift.

What Wed Like for You to Have:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelors degree preferred from an accredited program required; degree in
an area of human services preferred.

Non-communicable diseases physical exam.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment
checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference
and driving records.

Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by
the department.