Mental Health Specialist; MHS

Responsibilities

• 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.

We try to accommodate shift preference; however not all shifts are available at all times.

• Full-Time:
  • 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm
  • 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
  • 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am
  • All MHTs are required to work every other weekend.
• Hired candidates must commit to a 2-week new employee orientation, approx. 9:30am-5:30pm each day, Monday-Friday.
• Part‑Time and PRN positions do not qualify for sign‑on bonus or benefits.

• 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 be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred.
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record (preferred).

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.

• 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.
• Free meals!
• 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.

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