Youth Residential Mental Health Associate (1st Shift)

Universal Health Services; 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

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.