Lead Mental Health Tech (Day Shift) - Growth & Impact

Hermitage Hall; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Stock purchase

Generous PTO

Career development

Free meals

Job summary

Hermitage Hall is seeking a Full-Time Lead Mental Health Tech to join our residential treatment team in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on implementing individualized treatment plans, supervising clients, and documenting behavior while maintaining safety and promoting participation in activities.

The position requires crisis intervention skills, de-escalation, and collaboration under clinical supervision, with duties spanning meals, education, appointments, and daily care.

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

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans through continuous line-of-sight supervision.
• Maintain facility safety through close observation 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

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Documentation

Communication

Supervision

Safety awareness

Education

BS/BA degree or higher

High school diploma or equivalency

Behavioral health experience

Job description

Hermitage Hall is seeking a Full-Time Lead Mental Health Tech to join our residential treatment team in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on implementing individualized treatment plans, supervising clients, and documenting behavior while maintaining safety and promoting participation in activities.

The position requires crisis intervention skills, de-escalation, and collaboration under clinical supervision, with duties spanning meals, education, appointments, and daily care.