Mental Health Assistant PRN

Hermitage-Hall; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical

Dental

Vision

401K match

Prescription drug plans

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Free meals

Job summary

Hermitage Hall, a UHS company in Middle Tennessee, seeks a Mental Health Assistant to implement treatment plans, supervise clients, and document behaviors. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, safety, and collaborative care within a residential psychiatry setting for children and youth.

The position requires at least a BS/BA or one year of direct care experience, with a background in behavioral health preferred. Entry is contingent on a full background check and orientation.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or one year direct care experience.
• High school diploma (or equivalency).
• Behavioral health and residential setting experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification required.

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

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Relationship building

Supervision

Treatment planning

Education

BS/BA degree

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN Shifts Availability:

• 1st Shift- 6:45am-3:15pm
• 2nd Shift- 2:45pm-11:15pm
• 3rd Shift 10:45pm-7:15am

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 Mental Health Assistant 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.

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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit 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***

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.