Mental Health Assistant PRN

UHS•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Hermitage Hall, a UHS company, is a stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment hospital serving children and youth in Middle Tennessee. The Mental Health Assistant 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 needed. This is a PRN position with shifts available from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., and 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. New hires must complete a mandatory two-week orientation, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to complete a mandatory two-week, Monday-through-Friday new-hire orientation.
Must complete a background check, including fingerprinting, drug screening, and employment verification.
A high school diploma or equivalent and behavioral health experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA degree and/or one year of direct care experience or supervised practicum in lieu of the experience.
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 through 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.