Direct Care Staff - Group Home

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center•Prescott Valley, AZ

6d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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. If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact. 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, and a safe, structured residential environment. Our evidence-based programming 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; and discharge planning and community reintegration. We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co-occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support. At MMYTC, we recognize that strong outcomes for youth begin with supported, empowered staff. We emphasize clear leadership communication, clinical supervision and mentorship, ongoing training and certification opportunities, team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments, and a mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth. MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options. We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee’s needs. 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
High school diploma or GED required, plus a minimum of two (2) years of combined education and/or relevant experience in human services, behavioral health, social services, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

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