Mental Health Specialist (MHS) - 2nd Shift

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 26,174,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Referral Bonus

Excellent Benefits

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC in Staunton, Virginia, seeks a Mental Health Technician/Specialist (MHT/MHS) to join a 42-bed trauma-informed residential program for adolescent males with emotional and behavioral challenges.

The role features a $3,200 sign-on bonus for full-time, comprehensive benefits, and weekend rotation. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, with orientation required prior to start.

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).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and sit/stand for extended periods.
• Handle With Care and Verbal De-escalation training, plus First Aid/CPR will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting.
• Provide daily living skills guidance and demonstrations at different ability levels.
• Implement positive interventions, limit-setting, problem-solving, and guidance as needed.
• Prepare accurate, timely documentation and follow resident treatment plans.
• Model professional boundaries and collaborate with the care team to ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (preferred)

Tools

Handle With Care

Verbal De-escalation Training

First Aid/ CPR

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Technician/Specialist (MHT/MHS)

$3,200 sign-on bonus for Full-Time

Our Full-Time positions also come with Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, and Competitive Pay.

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is actively seeking highly-motivated individuals skilled in leadership and communication to fulfill the role of Mental Health Specialist. 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 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, and 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 with a program that prepares these 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 and 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, and 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, and direct care personnel who routinely meet to exchange ideas, updates, strategies, and 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 at: https://libertypointstaunton.com/

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We try to accommodate shift preference, however not all shifts are available at all times.

We only have 2nd Shift available at the time of this posting.

• Full-Time:
  • 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm
  • 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
  • 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am
  • all MHTs are required to work every other weekend
• 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.

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

Qualifications

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
• Hold a 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, 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

Benefits

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• 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
• Free meals!
• 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

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

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