Residential Counselor

4 weeks ago


Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Universal Health Services Full time

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.Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues.We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education.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, andDuring school hours, the MHT is the paraprofessional who manages behaviors and assists the teacher in the classroom.SoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramHeadquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with coursework in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development preferred.