Crisis Stabilization Worker (CSW)

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:

Come join our team of mental health Crisis Stabilization Workers (CSW) who provide care and support to individuals seeking treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders.

As a CSW, you will work with clients who 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.

Some of the additional tasks you will be involved in include providing a safe and welcoming environment, cooking, cleaning, running groups, helping clients attend tele-health therapy and medication management appointments, and assisting with discharge planning. If you’re looking for a position where you can make a difference in someone’s life and your community, this is a great opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Minimum of one years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness
• 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 (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