Mental Health Specialist (MHS) - 3rd Shift

UHS•Staunton, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to provide direct care and supervision to adolescent males with intellectual disabilities and complex emotional, behavioral, and educational needs in a psychiatric residential treatment setting. The facility provides trauma-informed care and serves youth with psychiatric disorders, co-occurring intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Its 42-bed program supports residents in preparing to return home, move to a less restrictive environment, or live independently. The role involves supporting residents’ daily living skills, implementing treatment plans, responding constructively to behavioral needs, and contributing to a safe, supportive, team-based environment. Candidates should be dependable, attentive, communicative, and committed to helping adolescents. The available shifts at the time of posting are second shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) and third shift (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). Full-time staff work every other weekend and must be available for a two-week, weekday orientation, approximately 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Overtime or coverage of other shifts may be available for interested employees.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (listed as preferred in the posting).
Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Be able to use the full range of body motion and sit, bend, kneel, or stand for more than an hour if needed.
Maintain behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and support the facility and division’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Successfully complete Handle With Care and Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training.
Effectively perform facility-approved First Aid and CPR techniques; CPR, First Aid, and Handle With Care training are provided during new employee orientation.
Demonstrate effective verbal communication and written documentation skills.
Understand therapeutic boundaries and be willing to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field of study.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Outgoing and energetic demeanor.
Self-motivation.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
Willingness to contribute insight to the team.
Strong leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting.
Direct, demonstrate, and support residents in developing daily living skills at different ability levels.
Provide appropriate interventions, limit-setting, responses, problem-solving, and guidance as needed.
Complete accurate, legible, and timely documentation.
Understand and follow residents’ treatment plans and interventions.
Respond to residents in a caring and mature manner and maintain sound professional boundaries with residents and staff.
Act as a role model for residents and other staff.
Assist in managing aggressive behavior.