Mental Health Specialist/Technician
Career Opportunity - Mental Health Specialist
This opportunity is Full-time and offers Full Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, and Competitive Pay. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.
This position qualifies for our $1,500.00 sign-on bonus! A referral bonus is also available for most full-time positions. Pay starting at $15/hour.
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is actively seeking highly-motivated individuals skilled in leadership and communication to fulfill the role of Mental Health Specialist/Technician. 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 at the edge of Montgomery Hall Park in Staunton, Virginia. We are a residential treatment facility that has served our community for more than 16 years. We care for adolescent boys who struggle with behavioral health conditions and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. Our Mental Health Specialists play a pivotal role in providing guidance, direction, and supervision to our young men.
We take pride in providing treatment, education, rehabilitation, recreation, and cultural exposure through outings, while also providing a safe environment. Our mission at Liberty Point is to empower and equip young men toward an independent life through positive-based behavioral and vocational training, along with the help of the entire Liberty Point Team.
We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us at: https://libertypointstaunton.com/
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We currently have the following career openings:
Full-Time: 1st shift* –* (7:00am – 3:30pm) – required to work every other weekend; 1st shift staff must meet the VDOE requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
Full-Time: 2nd shift – (3:00pm – 11:30pm) – required to work every other weekend
Full-Time: 3rd shift – (11:00pm – 7:30am) – required to work every other weekend
- We offer flexible scheduling options and do not mandate staff to stay over
- We offer bonuses to staff who pick up extra shifts, which equates to an additional $6.25/hour
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
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Preferred: Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Successful candidates must also be able to:
- 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)
The ideal candidate is/has:
- 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
Liberty Point offers great employee benefits, including but not limited to:
- Flexible scheduling -- no mandates
- REFERRAL BONUS
- Home/Work Life Balance
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
- Meals provided while on the job
- Company stock purchase discount
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.
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.
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