Senior Lead Mental Health Technician

UHS • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center provides intensive residential treatment in a secure setting for youth ages 7–17 experiencing emotional, psychiatric, and educational difficulties. In addition to general psychiatric programs, the center offers specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Its programs are accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities, and the facility is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. It is also a TRICARE-approved and certified facility.

The role develops therapeutic relationships with children and teenagers receiving treatment and provides appropriate guidance and supervision. The Senior Lead Mental Health Technician helps residents learn acceptable behaviors, supports their treatment goals, maintains a positive normative culture, and assists with unit staffing, staff accountability, communication, monitoring, and resident-care documentation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Required to rotate weekends with Senior Lead staff.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field, with coursework in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Previous experience working in a residential or psychiatric setting with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Implement programs that help residents learn acceptable behaviors.
• Supervise residents’ progress toward treatment goals.
• Maintain a positive normative culture.
• Rotate every other weekend with Senior Lead Residential staff.
• Use established mechanisms to enhance communication.
• Assist with facility staffing needs.
• Adhere to supervision responsibilities related to monitoring.
• Assist with the supervision and accountability of unit staff.
• Ensure coordination and completion of documentation related to resident care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED