Senior Lead Mental Health Technician
UHS
Summary
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7-17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges.
Job description
The overall responsibility of the Senior Lead Residential Counselor is to develop a therapeutic relationship with and provide appropriate guidance and supervision to children and teenagers receiving treatment.
Essential Functions
- Implement program to help residents learn acceptable behaviors.
- Supervise residents’ attainment of treatment goals.
- Maintain positive normative culture.
- Rotate every other weekend with Senior Lead Residential staff.
- Utilize established mechanisms to enhance communication.
- Assist in staffing needs of the facility.
- Adhere to all supervision responsibilities related to monitoring.
- Assist with the supervision and accountability of unit staff.
- Ensure the coordination and completion of all documentation related to resident care.
Requirements
- 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.
- Required to rotate weekends with Senior Lead staff.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Paid Time Off
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.