Adolescent Mental Health Specialist — 2nd Shift

Universal Health Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Shift differential

Competitive pay

Job summary

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare in Staunton, Virginia, seeks a Mental Health Technician/Specialist to support intellectually disabled adolescent males in a residential setting. You’ll supervise residents daily, teach living skills, and implement treatment plans with care and compassion. You’ll join a team-based program that values safety, training, and collaboration.

Must be 21+, HS diploma (B.S. in Human Services preferred), valid driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds;

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (preferred).
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; sit, bend, kneel or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to complete Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Training and CPR/First Aid.

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 and follow-through with resident treatment plans and interventions.
• Respond to residents with care and professional boundaries.
• Serve as a role model for residents and staff.
• Assist in management of aggressive behavior.

Job description

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare in Staunton, Virginia, seeks a Mental Health Technician/Specialist to support intellectually disabled adolescent males in a residential setting. You’ll supervise residents daily, teach living skills, and implement treatment plans with care and compassion. You’ll join a team-based program that values safety, training, and collaboration.

Must be 21+, HS diploma (B.S. in Human Services preferred), valid driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds;