PHP Admissions Clinician

BRANCHES Staunton -- a service of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, LLC -- is seeking an Admissions Clinician to join our new Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team.

Liberty Point is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares these young men for return to a home, a less-restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships.

We are soon opening an offsite PHP in Staunton for male and female adolescent patients. This is an intensive treatment opportunity for youth who do not require long-term residential care, but do need more than traditional outpatient care in a secure and supportive environment. The Admissions Clinician will work Monday thru Friday, approximately 8:00am - 5:00pm, including holidays as scheduled.

Job Description & Essential Duties:

• Provide information on facility programs, program admission criteria, and admission referral application requirements
• Gather clinical information of all referrals and develop referral packets for review
• Verify administrative processes are complete prior to admission, including preparation of face sheet, admission documents, notice of admission, and securing immunization records
• Conduct clinical interviews of referral candidates when necessary
• Foster effective communication in the milieu consistent with therapeutic goals
• Work collaboratively as a member of a professional multidisciplinary team to achieve and exceed quality patient care
• Display a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, and community members, et al.
• Serve as a role model for patients to observe and help patients learn socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors
• Respond to children in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
• Assist in management of aggressive behavior as needed
• Consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Education & Experience:
  • Master's Degree in Social Science, such as Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
  • Ideal candidate will be working toward a therapy track with desire to serve as a therapist (LPC/LCSW)
• Demonstrated Knowledge of:
  • Current psychiatric diagnostic and treatment terminology
  • Crisis intervention techniques, biopsychosocial assessments, mental status examinations, and clinical interview
  • Various regional referral and funding sources
  • (and ability to) Identify risk factors for violence and potential for violent behaviors
• Ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations
• Demonstrated experience of one or more years in a mental health counseling; crisis intervention counseling strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; strong skill in the use of computer systems and software applications (including Office 365)
• Ability to handle multiple competing tasks, with minimum supervision, and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency

Successful candidates must also be able to:

• 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 crisis intervention training and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation
• Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques

Benefits: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/

• 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
• 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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