Mental Health Technician - MH​/BH

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Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality care to children, adolescents and their families. Founded in 1986, the 82‑bed facility is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

• Read and interpret treatment plans for patients/residents and develop appropriate strategies to help patients/residents learn acceptable behaviors.
• Develop and facilitate group sessions for the implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans that align with individual patient/resident treatment plan goals.
• Observe, collect, and accurately record observed patient/resident behaviors; write detailed and thorough progress notes; and communicate with multidisciplinary treatment team to identify, implement, and attain prescribed treatment goals.
• Assist with behavior management and crisis intervention by creating learning opportunities that support positive normative culture and utilizing appropriate intervention techniques to re‑direct behavior of patients/residents.
• Utilize established mechanisms to enhance communication among and between staff (i.e., shift reports, team logs, staff meetings, etc.).
• Assist with facility staffing needs by working with various populations to support continuity of care and services including but not limited to residential, acute, or PHP.
• Conduct continuous and ongoing rounding to accurately assess and monitor patients/residents per doctor’s orders and milieu to proactively prevent or respond to potential crisis situations.
• Ensure consistent service delivery by treating patients/residents, families, and co‑workers with respect, appropriately communicating and responding, and demonstrating appropriate boundaries.

• Required
  
  Education & Experience:
  
  
  • Associate’s degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
  • In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of experience working directly with children in a therapeutic setting.
  • In lieu of a degree, QMHP‑C certification and no experience.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to de‑escalate situations with patients.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Working knowledge of behavior management.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of common mental health diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide, and others).
• Preferred Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field.
  • QMHP‑C certification.
  • 4+ years of child and adolescent in‑patient (residential or acute) psychiatry.
• Shift Details: Evening shift (2:45pm- 11:15pm) with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Licensure/Certification: N/A.
• Exposure Category: Blood borne disease exposure category:
  Category I.
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time; must be able to lift 50 lbs of weight; must be able to read, write clearly, talk, and listen; and must be 21 years old or older.
• Opportunity Provides:
  • Competitive Compensation (starting hourly rate is $17 and increases based on relevant years of experience).
  • Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
  • Excellent benefits program – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability.
  • UHS Retirement Savings Plan;
    Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
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