Mental Health Specialist - PRN

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 58-bed facility (42 on campus, and 16 community-based). Our program 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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Our regular shifts are:

FT: 1st Shift – (7:00am – 3:30pm) – required to work every other weekend

FT: 2nd shift – (3:00pm – 11:30pm) – required to work every other weekend

FT:  3rd shift – (11:00pm – 7:30am) – required to work every other weekend 

FT: Weekends – every Friday/Saturday/Sunday -- 12hr shifts one (1) 4hr or 8hr shift during the week M-F

FT: Weekends -- every Saturday/Sunday -- 16hr shifts one (1) 8hr shift during the week M-F

PT: Weekends – every Saturday/Sunday -- 8hr shifts one (1) 8hr shift during the week M-F

PT: Weekends – every Saturday/Sunday -- 12hr shifts 

PRN: Weekends -- 8hr or 12hr shifts

• We offer flexible scheduling options with no mandates
• Part-Time and PRN positions do not qualify for sign-on bonus or benefits
• We try to accommodate shift preference, however not all shifts are available at all times

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

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Preferred: Hold a valid driver's license with a clean 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 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

Liberty Point offers great employee benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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
• Meals provided while on the job
• 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 were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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 all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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

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