Mental Health Assistant - Various Shifts

Responsibilities As a Mental Health Assistant at Hermitage Hall, you will participate in the development and implementation of clients’ behavioral programs, providing care, close supervision, and documentation of behavior. Shift Availability 1st Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. 2nd Shift: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities 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 Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Prescription Drug Plans, Stock Purchase Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Free meals Qualifications 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). Background Check This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Recruitment Scam Warning We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr