Lead Mental Health Tech

Universal Health Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K match

Stock Purchase

Free meals

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Full-Time Lead Mental Health Tech for Hermitage Hall, a psychiatric residential treatment facility in Middle Tennessee. You will supervise clients, document behaviors, and support treatment plans under clinical supervision.

The role requires crisis intervention as needed, strong safety awareness, and effective teamwork with staff, clients, and families. 3rd shift availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work full-time on a 3rd shift (10:45pm–7:15am) in a residential setting.
• Background check, fingerprinting, and drug screen required.
• Experience in behavioral health or residential care is preferred.

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.

Skills

Caregiving

Crisis intervention

Observation

Documentation

Education

BS/BA degree

High school diploma

Behavioral health experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Currently seeking a Full-Time Lead Mental Health Tech to join our team.

Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment Hospitals. Licensed by 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 Lead Mental Health Tech 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.

Full-time Shifts Availability:

• 3rd Shift- 10:45pm-7:15am

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Prescription Drug Plans, Stock Purchase
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Free meals

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 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***

EEO 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.