Mental Health Specialist (MHS)

UHS•Staunton, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Technician/Specialist (MHT/MHS) $3,200 sign-on bonus for Full-Time Our Full-Time positions also come with Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, and Competitive Pay. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is actively seeking highly-motivated individuals skilled in leadership and communication to fulfill the role of Mental Health Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a positive demeanor and sharp attention to detail, will demonstrate consistency and reliability, and must have a heart for helping mentally and behaviorally disabled teenage boys. Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare 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. This is a challenging population; therefore, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the clinical professions. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Liberty Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a team-based environment of care which includes clinical staff, case management, nurses, doctors, educators, leadership, and direct care personnel who routinely meet to exchange ideas, updates, strategies, and concerns. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At Liberty Point, you have a voice. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us at: https://libertypointstaunton.com/ --- We try to accommodate shift preference, however not all shifts are available at all times. Full-Time: 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am all MHTs are required to work every other weekend Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 9:30am-5:30pm each day, Monday-Friday. Part-Time and PRN positions do not qualify for sign-on bonus or benefits. Job Description & Essential Duties: Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting Provide daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration to residents at different levels of ability 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 resident treatment plans and interventions Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff Serve as a role model for residents and other staff Assist in management of aggressive behavior

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (preferred)
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 and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
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

Outgoing & Energetic
Self-Motivated
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Able to multi-task
Able to understand therapeutic boundaries
Willing to be a team player and offer valuable insight to the team
Strong leadership qualities
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
Provide daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration to residents at different levels of ability
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 resident treatment plans and interventions
Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
Serve as a role model for residents and other staff
Assist in management of aggressive behavior