Paraprofessional - PACT

Western Montana Mental Health Center; Montana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Paid time off

Loan forgiveness programs

Long term disability

Job summary

Western Montana Mental Health Center seeks a Paraprofessional for its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. You will work in the community, modeling recovery-based principles and supporting clients with daily tasks and appointments.

You will complete documentation, check in with clients to establish baselines, and assist with medication prompts, all while collaborating with a cohesive ACT team to promote self-determination and improved outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in behavioral health or closely related field.
• Montana Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with shopping, laundry, errands and accompanying to appointments.
• Complete and maintain documentation for ACT clients.
• Check in with clients to establish baseline and monitor progress.
• Provide medication prompts and reminders as directed by the team.
• Support the ACT team in delivering wrap-around, community-based care.

Skills

Documentation

Advocacy

Medication prompts

Client support

Education

Associate degree in behavioral health

Job description

Paraprofessional – Assertive Community Treatment

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 life time 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:

The Paraprofessional is a transdisciplinary team member of a fast-paced and energized Assertive Community Treatment team (ACT). ACT clients are supported through the wrap-around care approach to ensure clients receive all needed care from the highly supportive and cohesive ACT team structure. The ACT Paraprofessional embraces, and upholds, the recovery-based principles as the focus of their day.

A day in the life of a Paraprofessional includes being a positive role model through good work ethic, consistency, flexibility, advocacy, and commitment to appropriate and direct communications. ACT clients love our Paraprofessionals for the assistance they provide with shopping, laundry, basic errand running, and support during appointments. Paraprofessionals also complete documentation, check in with clients to establish baseline, assist with providing medication prompts, and other various tasks that supports the incredible service that the ACT team provides.

Paraprofessionals are fully integrated team members who provide highly individualized services for ACT clients in the community setting. Most importantly, they promote client healing, self-determination, encouragement, awareness around mental health, and fierce navigation of systemic barriers for our clients. ACT Paraprofessionals are known for being highly inspired by their jobs and fierce advocates for their clients.

Get excited to do something that is continually rewarding, come join the ACT team at WMMHC!

Qualifications

• Associates degree in behavioral health or other closely related fieldwith two years of High school graduate or equivalent
• 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

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• 2 years of experience preferred

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 little as no cost to employee only
• 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 (HAS) 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