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Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.
Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families of The Meadows at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
This position is responsible for planning and providing instruction for students assigned to his/her classroom. He/She participates in departmental meetings and completes paperwork pertaining to assessment, individualized education plans, monitoring student progress, reporting student progress, and transition planning as related to each student’s educational needs. Provides education case management for students assigned to his/her classroom. He/She must maintain ongoing communication with the families and involved agencies for each student.
Qualifications
Must have an Associates Degree in Education or related field; Bachelors Degree is preferred. Preferred knowledge of Virginia Special Education regulations, IEP development and behavior management techniques. Demonstrate some knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff. Prefer at least 2 years of experience substitute teaching at the middle or high school level.
Experience with behavior management techniques, and previous classroom experience in a special education and/or mental health setting is preferred.
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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