What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential counselor position at Universal Health Services, Inc.?
Responsibilities
Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking Residential Counselor(s) for all shifts to join our growing team! Come make a difference in the life of a child and love what you do!!
This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification
Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 90-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients.
As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for our Residential Counselor position(s).
We have both full time 8 hour positions and 12 hour (7 : 00 p.m. until 7 : 00 a.m.) positions available.
Salaries start at 18.00 per hour for a High School Diploma and advance with experience and additional levels of education.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Functions as a responsible member of the treatment planning team who observes and reports physical and behavioral symptoms under the direction of the Shift Supervisor / Residential Manager.
The Residential Counselor is an active participant in the implementation of physical care and therapeutic activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (include, but are not limited to, the following)
- Serves as a role model to staff and patients in dress and demeanor.
- Exercises appropriate interventions under the direction of the Residential Manager.
- Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of student and staff safety. Completes debriefings as indicated.
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
Free Meals
Attendance Incentives
Shift Differential Pay
For a full preview of benefits, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com)
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :
Degree preferred in human services or a related field and one year of residential care experience.The facility accepts a candidate with the minimum requirements by the State of Tennessee as a high school diploma for employment.
SERVICE STANDARDS / PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FUNCTION :
- Promotes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the facility by becoming familiar with and complying with facility and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains licenses and certifications required for the position.
- Attends mandatory training annually to maintain competency.
EEO Statement : All 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.
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About Universal Health Services : One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune;
and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.
S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Last updated : 2024-06-03
