Lead Mental Health Tech

UHS•Nashville, TN

21d

About The Position

Hermitage Hall, a Universal Health Services company, is a psychiatric residential treatment hospital serving children and youth in Middle Tennessee. The Lead Mental Health Tech helps develop and implement clients’ behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision, documenting behavior, building positive relationships with clients and coworkers, following facility policies and procedures, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention as needed. This is a full-time role with third-shift hours of 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. The role 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.
Must complete a background check, including fingerprinting, drug screening, and employment verification.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA degree and/or one year of direct-care experience or a supervised practicum in lieu of the experience.
High school diploma or equivalent and behavioral health experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Behavioral health and residential-setting experience.

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 and 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.