Senior Lead Mental Health Technician

ignoredontpost; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is hiring a Senior Lead Residential Counselor to build therapeutic relationships with youth in residential treatment and provide guidance and supervision in a secure setting.

The role includes implementing behavior programs, supervising treatment goals, rotating weekends, coordinating communication, and ensuring proper documentation. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package within UHS.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with coursework in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development preferred.
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Implement program to help residents learn acceptable behaviors.
• Supervise residents’ attainment of treatment goals.
• Maintain positive normative culture.
• Rotate every other weekend with Senior Lead Residential staff.
• Utilize established mechanisms to enhance communication.
• Assist in staffing needs of the facility.
• Adhere to all supervision responsibilities related to monitoring.
• Assist with the supervision and accountability of unit staff.
• Ensure the coordination and completion of all documentation related to resident care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7- 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Website: https://harborpointbhc.com/

We are currently hiring a select group of people committed to making a difference by improving lives and helping young people prepare for adulthood. The overall responsibility of the Senior Lead Residential Counselor is to develop a therapeutic relationship with and provide appropriate guidance and supervision to children and teenagers receiving treatment.

Essential Functions

• Implement program to help residents learn acceptable behaviors.
• Supervise residents’ attainment of treatment goals.
• Maintain positive normative culture.
• Rotate every other weekend with Senior Lead Residential staff.
• Utilize established mechanisms to enhance communication.
• Assist in staffing needs of the facility.
• Adhere to all supervision responsibilities related to monitoring.
• Assist with the supervision and accountability of unit staff.
• Ensure the coordination and completion of all documentation related to resident care.

Full-Time Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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 itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500®corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field with coursework in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development preferred.
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Required to rotate weekends with Senior Lead staff.
• Previous experience working in a residential or psychiatric setting with children and adolescents preferred.
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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