Behavioral Health Lead

Description

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Title - Behavioral Health Lead (Seasonal)

Department - Camp Administration

Location - Camp, Residential

Reports To - Behavioral Health Manager

Status - Full-time, Seasonal

Classification - Exempt

Schedule - Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Holidays

Hours - 40+

POSITION SUMMARY

At Roundup River Ranch, we see and aim to provide care for the whole child. We provide specialized medical care to each of our campers, and also provide mental, emotional, and social health care and support. The Behavioral Health Lead will be a direct report of the Behavioral Health Manager and will be the front-line support for camper’s behavioral health needs, and the as needed support of Cabin staff/volunteers in their care for campers. The Behavioral Health Lead will serve as a primary point of contact and will provide camper behavior support tools, resources, and trainings to seasonal staff in direct care of campers. This residential role can expect to work extended days typical of a camp environment, with regular time off scheduled each day and at least 2 days off after each session.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Job Responsibilities-Clinical

• •Provide behavioral health support for campers as needed and lead seasonal staff in supporting mental, emotional, and social health needs of their campers.
• •As directed by the Behavioral Health Manager and Cabin Life Team, communicate with campers’ parents/guardians, as needed, in preparation for the camp session.
• •Serve as a resource for summer staff and volunteers in supporting campers in the areas of behavior support, communication, and mental health.
• •Support the Behavioral Health Manager providing education opportunities to seasonal staff throughout the summer.
• •Identify a mental, social, or emotional need in any individual or group and support using best practices.
• •In collaboration with the Behavioral Health Manager, serve as a liaison for behavioral concerns between the cabin life and medical teams at team meetings.

Job Responsibilities- Administrative

• •Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Manager by reviewing camper applications prior to the camp session
• •Assist the Cabin Life Team with summer staff training and volunteer orientation and training.
• •Follow camp standards of confidentiality regarding camper and staff medical records.
• •Maintain camper and colleague confidentiality at all times, and respect the confidentiality of leadership team discussions/responsibilities
• •Provide administrative support to the Behavioral Health Manager to include camper file record-keeping, camper profile updates, etc.
• •Establish and support ongoing staff appreciation and community building.
• •Weekly leadership responsibilities include acting as a lead Bus Chaperone throughout the summer to support the safety and organization of camper transportation to and from Denver; collecting, reviewing, and revising Camper Profile Sheets; other leadership roles as directed by Admin Team.
• •Work with Admin and other Leadership staff to ensure emotionally safe programming and residential experience for campers.
• •Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB COMPETENCIES

• •Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• •Interest and ability to partner and collaborate with others.
• •Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert.
• •Have the strength, endurance, and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, according to written emergency procedures and plans.
• •Be able to demonstrate or participate in camp activities as they supervise and instruct campers: this will require the ability to walk, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop, and stand.
• •This role requires the ability to supervise campers in a variety of settings, including maintaining awareness of camper behavior and safety. These responsibilities may involve auditory and visual attention. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• •Licensed Behavioral Health professional, or working toward completion of degree/certification in Social Work or a related Behavioral Health field.
• •Age 19 years of age or older, 21 years of age or older preferred
• •Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth/adolescents, preferably in a behavioral health role.
• •Licenses/Degrees in Child Development, service, or therapy fields, and experience in a camp, school, or child development setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• •Office Based / Indoors - less than 25%
• •Desk / Computer work - less than 25%
• •Sitting - less than 25%
• •Outdoors - 75%+
• •Standing - 50%+
• •Walking / Moving - 75%+
• •Lifting / Carrying - Up to 50lbs
• •Driving - Occasional

Special Requirements

This is a residential position. Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the contract, and meals will be provided while camp is in session.

DISCLAIMER & RRR1M

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based upon the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.

RRR1M: At Roundup River Ranch, we believe in fostering a Mission-centered culture. To demonstrate that we are all supporting the incredible, and purposeful Mission of Roundup River Ranch, every employee participates in organization-wide efforts. Included in all position job description responsibilities is the agreement of “other duties as assigned”; we agree to partner in being our Mission’s greatest contributors by completing tasks or assignments that may fall outside the typical job description. Examples of this include but are not limited to community ambassadorship, camp program and donor cultivation event engagement and support, supporting annual opening and closing of our campsite, supporting present operational needs, and/or being a positive role model for stakeholders by exemplifying care and investment in organizational outcomes and successes. Not only is this engagement supportive of achieving and contributing to organizational goals, it provides an essential opportunity for meaningful, personal connection with our Mission and helps define what it means to be “All In” as a Roundup River Ranch employee.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description indicates the minimum qualifications and level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Completing and signing this acknowledgment indicates your understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for the position.