Intercept Health·Roanoke, Virginia
The Residential Specialist serves as a positive role model and assists in implementing treatment plans for young adults in transitional living. Key duties include ensuring resident safety through regular rounds, administering medications, and facilitating skill-building activities.
Residential Specialist The pay range for this role is $18.00- $20.00 an hour based on education and experience.
Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia.
In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. "We help people grow and live their healthiest lives." Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK: Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it." Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort. & Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.
Intercept Health is now hiring a Full Time Residential Specialist.
The Residential Specialist is responsible for serving as a positive role model for residents.
The Residential Specialist contributes to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans and works via role modeling to develop socially effective values, attitudes, and behaviors within residents.
This role reports to the Program Manager.
Education and Experience Required: A Bachelor's Degree in a Virginia Board of Counseling approved Human Service degree, OR An Associate's Degree and at least three months experience working with children, young adults, or with individuals involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice; OR A High School Diploma or G.E.D with at least six months of experience working with children, young adults, or with individuals involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice
Make rounds minimally every half-hour to ensure resident safety. Additionally ensure safety and security by completing random room checks/property searches. Facilitate resident medical and other outside appointments, including scheduling appointments, communicating appointments, and transporting residents. Administer medications as appropriate. Actively facilitating recreational and leisure skill building that introduce residents to new skills/hobbies, to include physically and mentally stimulating activities. Notify Program Manager, Director, or designee of any unusual events, accidents, medical problems, etc, and complete required documentation. As well as other duties as assigned. To review the full job description and to more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, or an Associate's degree with three months of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma/GED with six months of relevant experience. Experience working with children, young adults, or individuals in the juvenile justice system is required for those without a degree.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.
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