Lead Mental Health Tech — Night Shift, Full-Time Growth

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

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.