Crisis Stabilization Worker Lead

Looking for a career that makes a difference in the lives of others, offering hope, meaningful life choices, and better outcomes?

Who we are:

Since 1971 Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) has been the center of community partnership in the 15 counties we serve across Western Montana. We have committed to providing whole-person, person-centered care by ensuring an approach to health care that emphasizes recovery, wellness, trauma-informed care, and physical-behavioral health integration. We know the work we do is important and makes a significant impact in the lives of our clients and in our communities.

Working at WMMHC also gives you the opportunity to work under the Big Sky, giving you the adventure of a lifetime while serving your community and changing lives. We offer a work life balance so you still have time to discover all the natural beauty and recreational dreams that Montana has to offer while still engaging in a career path that is challenging and fulfilling.

If you want to join our team where community is at the heart of what we do, then you’ve come to the right place!

Job Summary:

Do you want a career that makes a significant impact on someone’s life? Are you ready to step up into a lead role, but still want hands on experience with clients? Then come join our team as a Crisis Stabilization Worker Lead (CSW Lead) where we help people on their worst days.

As a CSW Lead, you’ll provide assistance to the Crisis Facilities Manager and help lead a team of crisis stabilization workers in a 24/7 hour crisis facility who work with clients that are currently experiencing mental health crisis who need to find comfort in a supportive setting. In this setting, staff provide distraction from intrusive thoughts and help individuals work on coping skills that they can take home and use to help keep themselves stable.

As the CSW Lead of the crisis facility, you’ll help the Crisis Facilities Manager in providing a safe and welcoming environment for individuals suffering from a mental health crisis. You’ll be the hands on person with helping mentor staff through difficult situations, providing assistance with operations of the 24/7 crisis facility, coordinating client care, and helping promote WMMHC’s mission, vision and values to ensure the highest quality of client care. No day will look the same and you’ll face many challenges in this position, however, it will also be the hardest job you’ll ever love.

If you’re energetic, passionate, flexible, and ready to help lead a dedicated team that makes a meaningful impact every day in your community, this may be the right position for you. Come join the WMMHC team!

Current openings in and Hamilton

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred
• One to three years of work experience in a mental health setting required
• Ability to pass background check and driver’s license check upon offer of employment.
• Provide proof of auto liability insurance coverage per Western’s policies.
• Montana Driver’s License with good driving record

Benefits:

We know that whole-person care is not just important for our clients, but recognize it’s just as important for our employees. WMMHC has worked hard to provide a benefits package that encompasses that same concept. Our comprehensive benefits package focuses on the health, security, and growth of our employees. Benefit offerings will vary based upon full time, part time, or variable status.

• Health Insurance – 3 options to choose from starting as low as $5 per pay period
• Employer paid benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance for employees and dependents, and long term disability
• Voluntary options available: dental & vision insurance, short term disability, additional life insurance and dependent care flexible spending account
• Health savings account (HSA) with match or medical flexible spending account (FSA)
• 403(B) Retirement enrollment offered right away with an employer match offered after one year
• Generous paid time off to take care of yourself and do the things you love
  • Accrued PTO starts immediately
  • Extended sick leave
  • 9 paid holidays and 8 floating holidays
• Loan forgiveness programs through PSLF or NHSC