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Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment

What is the best part of working at the company?
There are not enough words or time to express what an honor it was to work for Mingus Mt. Youth Treatment Center. It was a life-humbling experience that will not be forgotten. Mingus gives you every tool possible to succeed with them. They give you all the training you will need in writing, on the computer, and in person with meetings in UKERU and CPI to be successful. The amount of secure and safety training, positive administration, and motivational supervisors and staff.  Operational dynamics that is training consistent communication techniques between staff and clients they have mastered. MMt always keeps the youth's treatment and well-being at the forefront. Also, the safety and security of clients and staff.  Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment was a great company to work for. The staff is all knowledgeable and willing to teach if you are willing to learn. The company benefit matches other companies with no problem. Working at Mingus brought me lifelong friends and experiences you won't get at just any career.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part is when you are a new staff member and still referring back to your training.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is motivating, team-orientated, and positive, and strives to meet goals among the staff and the kids. They are a company that leads kids by example. There isn't a staff member who can't take out the trash or pick up a broom. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day starts with a shift passdown, a checklist, a headcount, safety issues, and expectations with the staff. Do paperwork during the night with reports or comment logs, emails, new communication or copies to be filled out. Get 12-16 kids up, get them to medpass, breakfast then to school. Take them to lunch, and back to class. Then after school back to the dorm to clean any mess from the morning, laundry, and homework. shift change. 2nd shift takes them to med pass, dinner then back to the dorm if it's cold, summer sometimes evening events. Then get ready for bed. In bed by 8:30-9 and then shift change at 10pm.

Work here is often chaotic. Some instability is expected in a residential treatment center, but many of the ongoing challenges feel connected to leadership and systems rather than the client population. Concerns are acknowledged, but the responses tend to be short-term fixes instead of long-term solutions, so the same problems keep resurfacing.

The work itself is meaningful, and many staff show up because they genuinely care about the clients and the mission. When the focus is on client growth and safety, the job can feel rewarding. However, that mission isn’t always supported consistently through staffing, resources, or day-to-day operational support, which makes it harder to maintain quality over time.

Turnover and understaffing are persistent issues. In my experience, this led to frequent overtime, limited work-life balance, and difficulty using PTO as intended. The workload often fell to a small group of dependable employees, which contributed to burnout. When some staff disengage or don’t fully participate in expectations, it adds strain to the team and can impact consistency.

I also experienced decision-making that felt top-down, with limited collaboration or input from frontline staff who understand the daily realities of the work. That disconnect can create frustration and reduce trust, especially when decisions directly affect client care and staff workload.

Management appeared to emphasize tracking issues and outcomes, but support sometimes felt reactive, more visible during crises than in preventing them. More consistent leadership presence, clearer accountability, and proactive staffing planning would go a long way toward improving morale and stability.

You can build strong relationships with coworkers who are committed to the clients, and you will gain valuable experience in behavioral health. At the same time, the pace, staffing challenges, and leadership approach can make the role difficult to sustain without stronger systemic support.

Working in this role was centered around supporting clients throughout the day, helping them navigate difficult emotions, challenge negative thoughts, and practice healthy coping skills. Building trust with clients and watching them make progress was the most rewarding part of the job.

One of the biggest lessons I learned is how essential quality therapy and adequate support are in mental health facilities. Leadership, staffing decisions, and employee placement have a direct impact on both staff morale and client care. When employees are placed in the wrong roles or leadership fails to provide support, it can negatively affect the entire facility.

Unfortunately, management was one of the most challenging aspects of the job. The environment often felt unprofessional, unwelcoming, belittling, unsupportive, and disorganized. Communication and consistency were lacking, making it difficult for staff to feel valued or equipped to succeed.

The workplace culture was equally difficult. Chronic understaffing led to excessive burnout, high turnover, and a revolving-door atmosphere. There was noticeable inconsistency, clique-like behavior among staff, and an overall sense of negativity that made collaboration challenging.

The hardest part of the job was being consistently understaffed and not having the resources or support needed to provide the level of care clients deserved. It was frustrating to know clients needed more while staff struggled with burnout, workplace animosity, and inconsistent expectations.

Despite these challenges, the most enjoyable and meaningful part of the job was building relationships with the clients. Helping them process difficult emotions in healthier ways, seeing their growth, and hearing them express gratitude made the work incredibly fulfilling. Knowing you could make a positive difference during such an important time in someone’s life was a true privilege and a reminder of why mental health work matters.

"I've had the privilege of working at MMYTC, and I can confidently say it's an extraordinary place to be. The culture here is nothing short of amazing, with a dedicated team that truly cares about our clients. We're not just colleagues; we're a family united by a common mission to empower and support the youth.

What sets MMYTC apart is our unwavering commitment to making a difference in young lives. Every day, we witness the positive impact our programs and services have on our clients. It's incredibly rewarding to be part of an organization that genuinely transforms futures.

MMYTC is always on the lookout for individuals who share our passion for helping young people thrive. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that's not only changing lives but also nurturing personal and professional growth.

If you're seeking a workplace where you can make a meaningful difference while being supported by an exceptional team, look no further than MMYTC. I'm proud to be a part of this organization, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who wants to contribute to the well-being of our youth."

I have worked at Mingus for over a year now. I have bent over backwards for the company and clients I work with. When you tell higher ups your burnt out from working extreme hours, their response is “we appreciate you”. They do not care about employees, physical, mental/ emotional well being at all. 170 hour pay period, their response, “you’ll figure it out”. Practically no staff, “you’ll figure it out”. That response is only if they are paying attention to their employees as well (which seems to never happen). Claim to have open communication between staff and clients, WRONG. I’ve never heard of more sugar coating and flat out lies in my life. When it comes to the higher ups, it’s strictly business as long as they make money they are happy. No care what so ever for clients or staff. I definitely would not recommend working here a day in your life. 

During my tenure of over two years, I have had the privilege of working alongside an extraordinary group of youth, which has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Throughout this period, I have been fortunate to have numerous exceptional mentors who have guided me and provided invaluable support. I have also been presented with unique opportunities and advancements that have significantly contributed to my professional growth and skill development.

I have had the pleasure of forming lasting friendships with colleagues who are not only supportive but also truly one of a kind. It is evident that working for a RTC requires individuals with a big heart and pure intentions, and I am proud to say that I have found such individuals here. The environment is characterized by a commitment to addressing concerns and conveying feedback in a respectful manner, all of which contribute to creating a safe and therapeutic atmosphere for both the youth and the staff

This place is not for everyone. They will try to get you work more shifts than you are comfortable with. It is an on the job learning  and if you have never dealt with this kind of demographic, prepare to struggle a bit. Management is absolute garbage and will try to overwork you and burn you out. The culture they have fostered is not one of trauma informed care. 

You will find some on this campus that make it all worth it. They are amazing individuals who are in it to help these kids and that is the sole reason I've lasted so long here at Mingus. 

Unfortunately it looks like there will never be a shortage of need for places like Mingus. If management was willing to accept that things are not perfect here and change some stuff up, Mingus would be a great place to work and help these girls. Until the higher ups are willing to evolve and implement actual change that is for the better, the mountain will continue to have high turnover.

A lot of people bash Mingus because of the long hours and the constant need to pick up shifts. Dorms have to be in acuity at all times and you can say no to the extra shifts. The issue is the lack of staff it’s a hard job and the turn over rate is insane. There entire program is based on the therapeutic approach even to the point of no longer restraining students. Honestly A lot of people complaining are lazy and feel entitled. This is not the place to take things personal. Supervisors are expected to come in on there days off if there dorm is chaotic and they support staff and train at the same time. They obviously want trained staff so they don’t have to come in on there one day off. There supportive but very honest and blunt but you have to be in this field. The grass isn’t greener on the other side your always going to have negatives in every company. 

Working here at mmytc is an experience. While the lunchroom does provide meals, staff are supportive, and the pay scales with the time of day, the environment still has its negative aspects. A lack of staffing, for example,  seems to be the most prominent problem. This is evident throughout the entire hiring process where they continuously state "overtime is available for whoever wants it," and "OT isn't required," and then without question you're handed a schedule that has you working doubles. So if you're looking for a job that you can work in conjunction with another, this probably isn't the place to work. You also will work in an environment where the patients are verbally aggressive and/or dismissive so if you get your feelings hurt by others often this might not be a good fit. 

I was barely trained and left alone with clients within a week of being hired. I was assaulted by a client and felt totally unsupported by higher up management. I watched lots of higher up staff have poor boundaries with clients, but then have the expectation that I would enforce rules with the clients that they never did. Toxic work environment between coworkers as well that affected the clients day to day life. I was really excited to start working here and I loved working with the clients. Unfortunately, higher up management can’t seem to get it together and keep staff there. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Youth counselor 55 salaries reported	$17.16 per hour
Registered nurse 24 salaries reported	$40.83 per hour
Therapist 1 salary reported	$64,500 per year
Clinical director 7 salaries reported	$81,214 per year
Youth worker 48 salaries reported	$17.10 per hour

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