Mental Health Assistant - Various Shifts

Mental Health Assistant

The Mental Health Assistant participates in the development and implementation of clients' behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision of facility clients and documenting behavior, by developing positive relationships with clients and co-workers and following facility policies and procedures, by implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Implement individualized treatment plans through continuous line-of-sight supervision.
• Maintain facility safety through close observation, alertness, and proactive risk awareness.
• Promote client participation in individual and group activities with positive guidance and encouragement.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of client behavior and daily activities.
• Apply and develop counseling skills under clinical supervision in individual or group settings.
• Ensure clients' basic needs are met, including hygiene, clothing, and linens.
• Escort and supervise clients during meals, recreation, education, and medical appointments.
• Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and sound safety judgment.
• Use effective communication, boundaries, and positive reinforcement to support a healthy peer environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefit highlights include paid medical, dental, vision, 401K match, prescription drug plans, stock purchase, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, SoFi student loan refinancing program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries. Free meals are also provided.

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications: Education and experience include a BS/BA degree and/or one year direct care experience or supervised practicum in lieu of the experience preferred. High school diploma (or equivalency) and behavioral health experience in lieu of bachelor's degree. Behavioral health and residential setting experience preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to complete a mandatory, two-week new hire orientation (M-F). This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification.