Mental Health Technician (NO DEGREE)
Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for
youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several
psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in
Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential
treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to
healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and
adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health
issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with
intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior.
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 Mental Health Technician (MHT) is to
develop a therapeutic relationship with and provide appropriate
guidance and supervision to children and teenagers receiving
treatment.The MHT position is shift work with set days off: 1st
Shift 6:45a - 3:15p
2nd Shift 2:45p - 11:15p
3rd Shift 10:45p - 7:15a Job Duties (not an inclusive list): *
Contributes to the effective implementation of individual treatment
plans of residents through "line of sight" supervision, positive
interaction and role modeling, appropriate scoring of observed
behaviors, and appropriate consequences or limit setting based on
behaviors and program definition.
* Maintains safety and security of the facility through close
observation and monitoring of the residents, maintaining optimal
physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using
analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe
situations and proactively intervene.
* Promotes development of residents' daily living skills through
appropriate assignment, instruction, and supervision of tasks.
* Stimulates residents' interest and cooperation in various
individual and group activities and programs through positive
interaction, instruction, supervision, feedback and
encouragement.
* Completes accurate and timely documentation on resident's
behavior as outlined by policy, reports observations to relevant
staff and makes recommendations based on observations. Assists in
preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as
required.
* Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by
anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors,
utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation,
correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper restraint
technique guidelines, and displaying neutral emotions.
* Uses appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression,
using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of
voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive
reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a
positive peer culture.
* During school hours, the MHT is the paraprofessional who manages
behaviors and assists the teacher in the classroom. Full-Time
Benefit Highlights
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.
* 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. EEO StatementAll UHS
subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual
respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all
applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity
employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to
recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among
our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our
subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are
here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and
experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our
subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best
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