Group Coordinator - Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

UHS•Staunton, VA

About The Position

BRANCHES Staunton -- a service of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC -- is seeking a Group Coordinator (Patient Care Coordinator) to join our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team. Liberty Point is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares these young men for return to a home, a less-restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships. In early 2025, we opened a PHP in Staunton for male and female adolescent patients. This is an intensive treatment opportunity for youth who do not require long-term residential care, but do need more than traditional outpatient care in a secure and supportive environment. The PHP Group Coordinator will work Monday thru Friday, approximately 8:00am - 5:00pm, including holidays as scheduled.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
At a minimum, 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)
Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

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
Provide Mental Health Specialist coverage at Liberty Point RTC when needed