Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health
$3,200 sign-on bonus for Full-Time (FT). Our FT positions include Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, & Competitive Pay. Opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is actively seeking dependable & motivated role models skilled in leadership & communication to fulfill the position of Mental Health Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a positive demeanor & sharp attention to detail, will demonstrate consistency & reliability, and must have a heart for helping mentally and behaviorally disabled teenage boys.
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, & 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, and our program prepares our 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 & 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, & 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, & direct care personnel who routinely meet to exchange ideas, updates, strategies, & 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: https://libertypointstaunton.com/
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We try to accommodate shift preference; however, not all shifts are available at all times. We offer flexible scheduling options with no mandates. 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.
- (*_currently unavailable_*) FT 1st Shift - (7:00am - 3:30pm) - required to work every other weekend
- FT 2nd Shift - (3:00pm - 11:30pm) - required to work every other weekend
- FT 3rd Shift - (11:00pm - 7:30am) - required to work every other weekend
- Part-Time or PRN positions may be available for the right candidate
- Hired candidates must be able to commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 9:30am-5:30pm each day, Monday-Friday.
Job Description & Essential Duties:
- Provide direct supervision, care, daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting
- Provide positive & appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, & 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
Minimum requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred
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, & 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 restraint training, Verbal De-escalation crisis intervention training, and First Aid/AED/CPR training
The ideal candidate is:
- A reliable role model for our residents to emulate – teaching accountability, positivity, self-awareness, confidence, kindness, respect, courage, humility, patience, teamwork, communication, and inclusion
- Outgoing, energetic, self-motivated
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Able to understand and display therapeutic boundaries
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation
Benefits: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/
- A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match & Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free meals!
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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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.44 - $25.01 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
- [YES or NO] Do you meet the minimum age requirement for this position? (per regulations, all employees must be at least 21 years of age)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Staunton, VA 24401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
