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    Residential Counselor - Portsmouth, United States - Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center

    Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center
    Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center Portsmouth, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 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.

    We are currently hiring a select group of people (full-time) committed to making a difference by improving lives and helping young people prepare for adulthood. The overall responsibility of the Residential Councelor 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:a – 3:p
    2nd Shift 2:p – :p
    3rd Shift :p – 7:a

    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

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries

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    Qualifications

    Must be at least 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.

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