Residential Mental Health Associate – 1st Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Universal Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alabama Clinical Schools in Birmingham is seeking a Mental Health Associate to provide direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and well-being on the unit through a therapeutic approach.

You will assist with daily activities, facilitate groups, and perform duties as assigned; the role requires strong documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and commitment to supporting at-risk youth and families.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents to ensure safety and well-being.
• Assist with daily activities and facilitate groups on the unit.
• Maintain resident safety using a therapeutic approach.
• Perform duties as assigned by Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Shift Supervisor.
• This position operates on 1st shift 7am-3:30pm with rotating 12-hour weekend shifts (9am-9:30pm, Sat and Sun).

Skills

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Physical management techniques

Observation and safety

Teamwork

Education

Psychology/Social Work

Job description

Alabama Clinical Schools in Birmingham is seeking a Mental Health Associate to provide direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and well-being on the unit through a therapeutic approach.

You will assist with daily activities, facilitate groups, and perform duties as assigned; the role requires strong documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and commitment to supporting at-risk youth and families.