Behavioral/Mental Health Support Professional

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Behavioral/Mental Health Support Professional

The Behavioral/Mental Health Support Professional plays a vital role in the success of each client. The Behavioral/Mental Health Support Professional is responsible for the daily direct care and supervision of children in our Residential Interventions Program. The children in our program are suffering from childhood trauma with resulting behavioral health challenges.

The Behavioral/Mental Health Support Professional ensures that each child’s basic life, educational and emotional needs are provided for. Direct Care Professionals strive to provide consistency and structure for the clients in our care.

At NewPath, we do more to make a difference —more for each child, each client and our community. Our dedicated team does what it takes, day and night, to get to the heart of every case and deliver the best care. Backed by a full breadth of services, we cater to each individual and answer to every need. We reach more ages with more experts for more results. Every program offers opportunity for change, every plan improves lives, and every person ignites hope, one success story at a time.

Shifts Available: 2nd & 3rd - full-time, part-time, PRN

Rate of Pay:

Make up to $19 per hour! *(With progressive advancement through the NewPath Tier system)

.50 Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd Shifts

What we offer:

• Legal Benefits Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Full-time and part-time shifts available with flexible work hours
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) (4% automatic employer contribution – no required match)
• Clinical Counseling/Therapy Licensure Supervision Hours (Cost Covered)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Family/Paternal Leave
• Employee Discounts & Partner Programs
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Excellent Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Career Growth in an Inclusive Company Culture
• Benefits available for full-time (29 hours a week and above)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
• Board Licensure Exam Cost Covered (Therapy, Counseling, and Nursing)

What you’ll be doing:

• Complete all required documentation prior to end of shift.
• Interact and engage with youth and families in a trauma-responsive and trauma informed manner.
• Implement, enforce, and adhere to programmatic rules while assisting youth with understanding the rules and expectations.
• Provide active, constant supervision while interacting with the program youth during all aspects of the daily routine which including meal time, hygiene, classroom instruction, therapeutic group sessions and off ground activities.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies and techniques learned through company TCI training.
• Teach, demonstrate, and role model appropriate behavior management, problem solving, and coping techniques.
• Provide a safe therapeutic environment for the children in our care at all times.
• Actively engage in school, group and implementing activities during free time.

What you need:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
• Ability to handle physical activities, including recreational activities.
• Previous work experience in serving at risk youth or, working in a residential treatment program preferred.
• High School Diploma or/equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance and a clean driving record with no more than 5 points.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.

NewPath Child & Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, or have a special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].