Group Coordinator - Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

UHS•Staunton, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BRANCHES Staunton, a service of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC, is seeking a Group Coordinator (Patient Care Coordinator) to join their Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team. This is a full-time opportunity offering full benefits, generous paid time off, and competitive pay. BRANCHES - Staunton, opened in early 2025, is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) catering to male and female adolescent patients, aged 11-17. They provide trauma-informed psychiatric treatment to youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. This intensive treatment opportunity is for youth in a secure and supportive environment, suitable for those stepping down from acute inpatient hospitalization or residential treatment, or for individuals needing more mental health support than traditional outpatient settings offer. The program is less restrictive than inpatient care and aids in the transition back to the community, home, and school. The primary focus at BRANCHES is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get attention, improving behavior choices, emotional expression, problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive well-being. Liberty Point also operates a residential treatment center (RTC) for adolescent males aged 12-17 with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities, specializing in young men diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This 42-bed facility prepares young men for return to home, a less restrictive environment, or independent living.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Hold a high school diploma or GED
Have at least two years of work experience with children, or completed two years of coursework in a related field at an institution of higher learning
Hold a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Effectively use the full range of body motion, - sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
Successfully complete crisis intervention training and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation
Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques (CPR, First Aid, and HWC training will be obtained during new employee orientation)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field preferred
Knowledge of educational, child development and classroom teaching/management theories with a good understanding of educational and therapeutic interventions is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in an outpatient educational & therapeutic environment
Serve as a role model for patients to observe and help patients learn socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors
Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed
Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with patient treatment plans and interventions
Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
Assist in management of aggressive behavior as needed; provide accurate and effective crisis intervention techniques when necessary
Identify potential triggers and/or situations as early as possible that may cause or lead to changes in patient's behaviors/moods while reducing the potential for serious incidents or physical restraint
Consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job