Youth Residential Mental Health Associate — Evening Shift

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alabama Clinical Schools, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Associate for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) with rotating weekends to support male residents aged 9–18 in a secure behavioral health setting.

The role involves direct care, safety supervision, and applying therapeutic approaches to daily activities, group facilitation, and documentation. Candidates should be 19+ with successful drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 (criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, ABI/FBI fingerprint check).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders to ensure their safety and well‑being.
• Use a therapeutic approach to all tasks including assistance with daily activities, facilitation of groups and other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health experience

Age 19+

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or other related mental health field

Job description

Alabama Clinical Schools, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Mental Health Associate for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) with rotating weekends to support male residents aged 9–18 in a secure behavioral health setting.

The role involves direct care, safety supervision, and applying therapeutic approaches to daily activities, group facilitation, and documentation. Candidates should be 19+ with successful drug screening and background checks.