Mental Health Associate - Weekends 7p-7a (Bessemer Location)
UHS
Summary
Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. This position is for our Bessemer Group Home. 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 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.
Job description
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.
This position is every weekend from 7pm-7am.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must have a successful drug screen and background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.