Mental Health Associate -1st shift 7am-3:30pm(Bessemer Location)

UHS•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. The Mental Health Associate provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, to ensure their safety and well-being. MHAs 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.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience in a residential mental/behavioral health setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, to ensure their safety and well-being.
Ensures resident safety on the unit utilizing a therapeutic approach to all tasks.
Assists with daily activities.
Facilitates groups.
Performs other duties as assigned by Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Shift Supervisor.
Safely monitors residents.
Performs physical management techniques and crisis intervention.