Mental Health Assistant - Various Shifts

Responsibilities Mental Health Assistant - Various Shifts Full-time Shifts Availability: 2nd Shift: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m. Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand‑alone psychiatric residential treatment hospitals. Licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years. The Mental Health Assistant participates in the development and implementation of clients’ behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision of facility clients, documenting behavior, developing positive relationships with clients and co-workers, following facility policies and procedures, implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary. 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 a 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 EO Statement 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiaries. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information such as Social Security Number, credit card or bank information via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or email mentioning UHS, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities by visiting legitimate UHS career websites. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hermitagehall