Mental Health Specialist 7a-7p

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10-minute drive to the ocean front. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions, and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network. Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization. Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has a 7a-7p Mental Health Specialist position open. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Position Summary: Serves as an active member of the program staff; develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean therapeutic environment; and assures patient participation in program schedule. Performs technical/patient care duties, as appropriate. Interacts with patients, patient families, clinical team, and community resources establishing relationships and providing positive customer service. Acts as lead for the MHC’s and provides training/mentoring for new Counselors on the unit. Provides evidence-based care. Helps in overall unit organization and environment/patient safety. Ensures program décor is neat, clean, and attractive.

The following are the job requirements for the 7a-7p Mental Health Specialist position:

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling or in a related behavioral science field.
• Associates degree in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling or in a related behavioral science field; one year of direct care experience working with adult psychiatric or chemical dependency clients.
• RNA/LPN or High School/GED Diploma; three years of direct care experience working with adult psychiatric or chemical dependency clients.

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