Residential Care Specialist - Full Time 7:00am-7:30pm

Havenwyck Hospital Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan program

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital is seeking a Residential Care Specialist to provide safe, therapeutic care for children and adolescents under supervision. You will observe behavior, assist with daily living activities, and contribute to each resident's individualized plan of care.

This full-time role at Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI operates 7:00am–7:30pm and includes duties around admissions, discharges, and coordination with clinical staff to support residents’ rights and comfort.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience when supporting residents.
• Ability to observe residents' behavior and report to clinical staff.
• Ability to work within a treatment-focused residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic care for residents under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and encourage independence.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Support residents during off-site activities as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college in psychology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility) - Full Time (40hrs/week) 7:00am-7:30pm

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Residential Care Specialist (RCS) performs routine residential care duties and selected non-professional services under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services, Program Manager and RCS Supervisor. Duties include providing a safe and therapeutic environment while providing care to children/adolescents in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights and comfort. The RCS continuously observes the residents' behavior, mental status and activities, and reports this information to the appropriate clinical staff; assists with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior. Other typical duties are assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers and participating in the implementation of the resident’s individualized plan of care.

Duties and responsibilities, to include; but are not limited to:

• Follows instructions given by Program Director/RCS Supervisor as outlined in policies and procedure.
• Provides care to child/adolescent (9-18) in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights, comfort, level of development, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
• Assists with resident trips outside the center transporting residents in hospital van, as needed.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
• Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
• Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.