Lead Mental Health Tech

UHS•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Hermitage Hall, a UHS company, is a psychiatric residential treatment facility for children and youth licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Lead Mental Health Tech participates in developing and implementing clients’ behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision, documenting behavior, building positive relationships with clients and co-workers, following facility policies and procedures, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as necessary. This is a full-time role with first-shift hours of 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The position requires completion of a mandatory two-week, Monday-through-Friday new-hire orientation.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to complete a mandatory two-week new-hire orientation, Monday through Friday.
A full background check, including fingerprinting, drug screening, and employment verification, is required.

Nice To Haves

A BS/BA degree and/or one year of direct-care experience or supervised practicum in lieu of the experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent and behavioral health experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Behavioral health and residential-setting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans through continuous line-of-sight supervision.
Maintain facility safety through close observation, alertness, and proactive risk awareness.
Promote client participation in individual and group activities with positive guidance and encouragement.
Complete accurate, timely documentation of client behavior and daily activities.
Apply and develop counseling skills under clinical supervision in individual or group settings.
Ensure clients’ basic needs are met, including hygiene, clothing, and linens.
Escort and supervise clients during meals, recreation, education, and medical appointments.
Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and sound safety judgment.
Use effective communication, boundaries, and positive reinforcement to support a healthy peer environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.