Intercept Health·Henrico County, Virginia
The Residential Specialist serves as a positive role model for children and adolescents in a therapeutic placement. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of resident treatment plans to foster socially effective behaviors.
Residential Specialist - FreshSTART This position is for weekend evenings (Saturday and Sunday 3pm - 12am) or weekend days.
Compensation $18.00-$20.00 per hour based on experience, education, and certification.
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.
As a Residential Specialist, you will be responsible for serving as a positive role model for children and adolescents in a therapeutic placement in need of a structured therapeutic environment due to behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs.
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: The selected candidate will have a High School Diploma or G.E.D with at least six months of experience working with children, OR; an Associate's Degree and at least three months of experience working with children, OR; a Bachelor's Degree in a Virginia Department of Health Profession's approved Human Service degree.
Please click here to review the list of approved degrees on pages 5 and 6.
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 High School Diploma with six months of experience, an Associate's Degree with three months of experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a human service field. Applicants must be prepared to work weekend shifts in a structured residential environment.
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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