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Overnight Mental Health Support Staff

Job Description - Overnight Mental Health Support Staff

Description

Are you seeking work that has purpose and meaning?

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

Ridge Maine is actively seeking Overnight Mental Health Support Staff to join the team!

 

Position Summary: Qualified candidates are individuals that are motivated to have a positive impact in the lives of teenagers. The OBHW is an integral member of the Ridge Maine team. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the health and safety of clients throughout the evening and overnight. The OBHW position works closely with our daytime BHWs to support clients through the transitions of their morning and evening routines, by building rapport with clients within appropriate professional boundaries; creating opportunities for clients to rediscover values and develop skills to cope with challenges; helping clients develop a relationship with the natural world and learn how to get along with others in healthy and cooperative ways; evaluating the results of clients' choices; and encouraging clients to develop improved strategies and problem-solving skills. 

Shifts generally run from 6:30 pm to 7:30 am or 8:00 pm - 9:00 am.  Our overnight team works 3 shifts a week, including one weekend day.  

Rate of Pay: This is an hourly position with a range of pay from $20 - $23, depending on experience, certification, and education. There is a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked on the weekends.

SIGN ON BONUS OF $500 is available for qualified candidates! 

 Position Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate and contribute in training and continued professional development
  • Remain awake, alert and responsive to the needs of the clients throughout the shift
  • Monitoring security cameras throughout the overnight hours
  • Provide routine bunk checks according to program procedure
  • Assist clients with daily activities such as preparing for the day, cleaning and cooking
  • Work in conjunction with the daystaff team in the milieu at the start and end of shifts
  • Provide routine bunk checks according to program procedure
  • Update templates for clients’ daily notes
  • Document  clients' progress and any changes in daily notes
  • Review and maintain familiarity with clients individual plans
  • Report significant health or behavioral issues to the on-call manager
  • Provide crisis intervention and access emergency services as needed
  • Maintain program expectations and encourage healthy growth in our clients
  • Maintain 100% supervision at all times, providing constant emotional and physical support to clients
  • Respond to program, behavioral and medical needs in accordance with Ridge Maine policies and procedures
  • Ensure the well-being and safety of clients throughout their entire shift
  • Communicate any safety concerns, facility issues, or client needs to Night Security Manager

Organization Summary: Ridge Maine's mental health residential treatment center is dedicated to providing healing and peace to adolescents aged 12-18 who are suffering with depression and anxiety, often accompanied by dual diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD, PTSD, OCD, Personality Disorders and substance abuse.   

Benefits: 

  • Health insurance 
  • Dental insurance 
  • Vision insurance 
  • 401(k) & 401(k) matching 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Voluntary Benefits (life, disability, accident, etc)
  • Professional development assistance 
  • Referral program 

 

Requirements

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 clients 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 BHP, DSP, Ed Tech, CNA, PSS, or other experience related to provided direct support services to individuals, consider the career opportunities at Ridge Maine!

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