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Mental Health Associate 2nd shift (1pm-9pm)

Universal Health Services, Birmingham, AL, United States


Responsibilities
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.

The Mental Health Associate provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, ensuring their safety and well-being. They are responsible for using 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.

This position is 2nd shift 1pm-9pm, with a rotating 12‑hour weekend shift (9am-9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday). This position is also eligible for a $3,000 Sign On Bonus.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation and 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

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or other related mental health field preferred, but not required.

Detail-oriented and organized with strong documentation skills.

Ability 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, with a successful drug screen and background check (including criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).

If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Stephanie Cunningham, HR Generalist via email, Stephanie.Cunningham@uhs.com or by phone, 205‑836‑1012.

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.

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