Mental Health Assistant 3rd Shift
Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest
stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment Hospitals. Licensed
by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Services as a mental health residential treatment center for
children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to
families for over 30 years.
Website: https://hermitagehall.com/
We are currently looking for an Mental Health Assistant to join our
team of dedicated professionals. This role requires a full
background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment
verification.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Assistant participates in the development and
implementation of clients' behavioral programs by providing care
and close supervision of facility clients and documenting behavior,
by developing positive relationships with clients and co-workers
and following facility policies and procedures, by implementing
treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contributes to the effective implementation of individual treatment
plans of clients through alert observation, and "line of sight"
supervision at all times.
Maintains safety and security of the facility through close
observation and monitoring of the clients, maintaining optimal
physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using
forethought to anticipate potentially unsafe situations.
Stimulates clients' interest and cooperation in various individual
and group activities and programs through positive interaction,
instruction, supervision, feedback and encouragement.
Prepares for and facilitates psychoeducational groups and documents
resident progress as directed.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of daily reporting of
client's behavior as outlined by policy. Assists in preparation of
other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required.
Demonstrates an understanding of program model through proper
implementation of program manual.
This opportunity provides the following:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its
subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
Free meals
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of
hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and
performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed
Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in
2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the
World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes
ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700
employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating
acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient
facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance
offering, a physician network and various related
services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto
Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
BS/BA in social services and 1 year direct care experience or
supervised practicum in lieu of the experience preferred
One year direct care experience
High school diploma (or equivalency) preferred
Must be at least 21 years of age.
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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