Youth Behavioral Health Care Specialist

Universal Health Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is seeking a Residential Care Specialist for full-time (40 hours/week) 7:00am-7:30pm. The role focuses on providing a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with activities of daily living for children/adolescents, while monitoring behavior and reporting to clinical staff.

Responsibilities include following policies, caring for residents aged 9-18, aiding admissions/discharges/transfers, and transporting residents in a hospital

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college in psychology/mental health

Job description

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is seeking a Residential Care Specialist for full-time (40 hours/week) 7:00am-7:30pm. The role focuses on providing a safe, therapeutic environment and assisting with activities of daily living for children/adolescents, while monitoring behavior and reporting to clinical staff.

Responsibilities include following policies, caring for residents aged 9-18, aiding admissions/discharges/transfers, and transporting residents in a hospital