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Residential Care Specialist - Full Time 7:00am-7:30pm

UHS·Auburn Hills, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 29 days ago
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About the role

The Residential Care Specialist provides a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents while assisting with activities of daily living. They are responsible for observing patient behavior, reporting mental status to clinical staff, and assisting with admissions and discharges.

Responsibilities

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility) - Full Time (40hrs/week) 7

00am-7:30pm Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

Position Summary

The Residential Care Specialist (RCS) performs routine residential care duties and selected non-professional services under the supervision of the Director of Residential Services, Program Manager and RCS Supervisor. Duties include providing a safe and therapeutic environment while providing care to children/adolescents in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights and comfort. The RCS continuously observes the residents' behavior, mental status and activities, and reports this information to the appropriate clinical staff; assists with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior. Other typical duties are assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers and participating in the implementation of the resident’s individualized plan of care. Duties and responsibilities, to include; but are not limited to: Follows instructions given by Program Director/RCS Supervisor as outlined in policies and procedure. Provides care to child/adolescent (9-18) in a manner that considers safety, residents’ rights, comfort, level of development, and the therapeutic environment. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of residents. Assists with resident trips outside the center transporting residents in hospital van, as needed. If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Free Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. 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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
  • Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
  • Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.
  • 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.
  • Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
  • During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
  • Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
  • If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement.
  • We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for two years of college in psychology, social work, or mental health. Experience working with emotionally disturbed individuals is preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Safety
  • Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
  • Patient Transport
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Patient Observation
  • Behavioral Health Care
  • Clinical Reporting
  • Admissions And Discharges

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • 401(K) With Company Match
  • Free Basic Life Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Closes
Jun 29, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

Salary listed on 16 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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