Mountainyouthacademy
Responsibilities
Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-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.
Residential Counselor provides direct individual and group treatment and other aspects of patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders, addictive disease disorders, or related substance abuse or chemical dependency problems; to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. The Residential Counselor is responsible for maintaining the overall milieu management and safety of patient and staff in the unit and collaborating effectively with supervisors and management.
Residential Counselor – Non-Degreed / Degreed High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s Degree with one year of health care experience required Full-time or PRN positions available
Compensation Without prior experience earn between $18-23 an hour.
Degreed up to an additional $4 per hour above base Increased rates for those with prior work experience in the medical, behavioral mental healthcare field, working with children and miliary services Shift Differentials: $2-5 Frequent opportunity for overtime
Work/Life Balance Work full time as few as 3 days per week Selection of 8, 12, or 16 hour shifts Available full time weekend shifts at only 36 hours
Benefit Highlights Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Stock Purchase Attendance Incentives, up to $80 per week Tuition reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Job Duties / Responsibilities Completes non-clinical assignment tasks related to the admission, transfer and discharge process Assists patients with a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse diagnoses in meeting immediate needs with the ultimate goal of self-maintenance under the direction of a supervisor Assists patients in carrying out established treatment programs by collaborating with other team members and by participating in ongoing multidisciplinary team meetings with supervisor to assist in reporting of patients' progress Documents and reports patient progress/regression Follows procedures which adhere to daily schedules, policies and practices prescribed by agency name
Additional Benefit 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 Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s Degree with one year of health care experience required Verbal de‑escalation skills Ability to make quick decisions and respond in a crisis Effective communication and teamwork Mentoring/shadowing as assigned
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.
Pay Transparency: UHS will comply with applicable laws requiring wage or salary range information. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
For a full preview of benefits, please visit the UHS Benefits Service Center.
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Residential Counselor provides direct individual and group treatment and other aspects of patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders, addictive disease disorders, or related substance abuse or chemical dependency problems; to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. The Residential Counselor is responsible for maintaining the overall milieu management and safety of patient and staff in the unit and collaborating effectively with supervisors and management.
Residential Counselor – Non-Degreed / Degreed High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s Degree with one year of health care experience required Full-time or PRN positions available
Compensation Without prior experience earn between $18-23 an hour.
Degreed up to an additional $4 per hour above base Increased rates for those with prior work experience in the medical, behavioral mental healthcare field, working with children and miliary services Shift Differentials: $2-5 Frequent opportunity for overtime
Work/Life Balance Work full time as few as 3 days per week Selection of 8, 12, or 16 hour shifts Available full time weekend shifts at only 36 hours
Benefit Highlights Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Stock Purchase Attendance Incentives, up to $80 per week Tuition reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Job Duties / Responsibilities Completes non-clinical assignment tasks related to the admission, transfer and discharge process Assists patients with a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse diagnoses in meeting immediate needs with the ultimate goal of self-maintenance under the direction of a supervisor Assists patients in carrying out established treatment programs by collaborating with other team members and by participating in ongoing multidisciplinary team meetings with supervisor to assist in reporting of patients' progress Documents and reports patient progress/regression Follows procedures which adhere to daily schedules, policies and practices prescribed by agency name
Additional Benefit 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 Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor’s Degree with one year of health care experience required Verbal de‑escalation skills Ability to make quick decisions and respond in a crisis Effective communication and teamwork Mentoring/shadowing as assigned
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.
Pay Transparency: UHS will comply with applicable laws requiring wage or salary range information. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
For a full preview of benefits, please visit the UHS Benefits Service Center.
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