Mental Health Associate -1st shift 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends(9am-9:30pm)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a Mental Health Associate for 1st shift at Alabama Clinical Schools in Birmingham.

You will provide direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, help with daily activities, and support safety on the unit using a therapeutic approach. Requirements include a degree in psychology or related field (preferred), strong documentation, and experience in residential mental health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or related mental health field preferred, but not required.
• Detailed and organized with strong documentation skills.
• Able to safely monitor residents and perform physical management techniques and crisis intervention.
• Experience in a residential mental/behavioral health setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Utilize a therapeutic approach to daily activities, group facilitation, and assigned duties.
• Support the shift leadership in maintaining unit safety and care standards.

Skills

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Resident safety

Physical management techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Associates degree in related mental health field

Job description

Mental Health Associate-1st Shift

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. Our treatment services range from intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 to therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages. Our RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Much more available online at: www.alabamaclinicalschools.com

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Associate:

He/she provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, to ensure their safety and well-being. MHA's have the primary responsibility for ensuring the resident's safety on the unit utilizing a therapeutic approach to all tasks including assistance with daily activities, facilitation of groups and other duties as assigned by Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Shift Supervisor.

What do we value at Alabama Clinical Schools & UHS?

Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Benefits for MHA's include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

This position is 1st shift 7am-3:30pm ,with a rotating 12 hour weekend shift(9am-9:30pm , Sat and Sun) and is eligible for a $3,000,00 Sign On Bonus.

Who we are:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Associates degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or other related mental health field preferred, but not required.

Detailed and organized with strong documentation skills Able to safely monitor residents and perform physical management techniques and crisis intervention.

Experience in a residential mental/behavioral health setting strongly preferred.

Must be 19 years or older, and have a successful drug screen and background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).