Mental Health Specialist (MHS)

UHS

2 months ago

Staunton, VirginiaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Mental Health Specialist (MHS) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $3,200.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UHS in United States.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mental Health Specialist (MHS) position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Staunton, Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Leadership, Communication, Attention To Detail, Problem Solving, Team Player, Behavior Management, Documentation, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct supervision and care for intellectually disabled adolescents in a residential setting. Assist in management of aggressive behavior and serve as a role model for residents and staff.

Benefits package: $3,200 sign-on bonus, Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, Competitive Pay, Flexible scheduling, Referral Bonus, Home/Work Life Balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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