Adolescent PHP Group Coordinator – Trauma-Informed Care

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life Balance

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA

Generous PTO

Career Development

Stock Purchase Plan

EAP

Job summary

BRANCHES Staunton, a service of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC, seeks a Group Coordinator to join its PHP team. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and PTO and focuses on trauma-informed psychiatric treatment for youth aged 11-17 in Staunton, VA.

The position emphasizes supervision, behavior management, and collaboration with staff to implement treatment plans in a supportive, structured setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's in Human Services preferred.
• Two years of work experience with children or equivalent coursework.
• Knowledge of educational/therapeutic interventions is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually challenged adolescents in an outpatient educational and therapeutic environment.
• Serve as a role model to help patients learn socially effective values and behaviors.
• Provide intervention, limit-setting, and crisis management as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient care and plans.
• Support treatment plans and ensure follow-through with interventions.
• Respond to children with maturity and professional boundaries.
• Assist in crisis intervention and use approved First Aid/CPR procedures.

Skills

Adolescent care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Behavior management

Patient supervision

Boundary setting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

BRANCHES Staunton-- a service of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC -- is seeking a Group Coordinator (Patient Care Coordinator) to join our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)team.

This opportunity isfull-timeand offersfull benefits, generous paid time off,andcompetitive pay.

In early 2025, Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare openedBRANCHES - Staunton, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) which caters to male and female adolescent patients, age 11-17. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric treatment to youth who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. This is an intensive treatment opportunity for youth in a secure and supportive environment-- a good fit for children and teens who are either stepping down from acute inpatient hospitalization after stabilization, or from a residential treatment program, or for individuals who need more mental health support than a traditional outpatient setting provides. This program is less restrictive than an inpatient setting and can help ease the transition back into the community, home, and school.Our primary focus at BRANCHES is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, improving emotional expression, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive well-being.

Open since March 2005,Liberty Point also operates a residential treatment center (RTC) for adolescent males ages 12-17 with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living.

Job Description & Essential Duties:

• Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in an outpatient educational & therapeutic environment
• Serve as a role model for patients to observe and help patients learn socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors
• 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 patient treatment plans and interventions
• Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
• Assist in management of aggressive behavior as needed; provide accurate and effective crisis intervention techniques when necessary
• Identify potential triggers and/or situations as early as possible that may cause or lead to changes in patient's behaviors/moods while reducing the potential for serious incidents or physical restraint
• Consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least21 years of age
• Education & Experience:
• At a minimum, hold a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field preferred
• Have at least two years of work experience with children, or completed two years of coursework in a related field at an institution of higher learning
• Knowledge of educational, child development and classroom teaching/management theories with a good understanding of educational and therapeutic interventions is preferred
• Hold a valid driver's license with a good 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 crisis intervention training and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation
• Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques (CPR, First Aid, and HWC training will be obtained during new employee orientation)

Benefits:https://benefits.uhsguest.com/

• 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
• 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.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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