Mental Health Associate 2nd shift

Mental Health Associate – 2nd Shift (1 pm‑9 pm)

Location: Birmingham, AL

Employment type: Full‑time; 2nd shift with rotating weekend shifts (12 hr weekend shift 9 am‑9:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays). Sign‑on bonus: $3,000.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders and ensure their safety and well‑being.
• Utilize a therapeutic approach during all tasks, including assistance with daily activities, facilitation of group activities, and other duties assigned by the Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Shift Supervisor.
• Safely monitor residents, perform physical management techniques and crisis intervention when required.
• Maintain clear and organized documentation of resident progress and incidents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or a related mental‑health field (preferred but not required).
• Must be 19 years or older; successful drug screen and comprehensive background check (criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, ABI/FBI fingerprint check).
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work safely in a residential mental/behavioral‑health setting.
• Experience in a residential mental/behavioral‑health setting is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

To learn more before applying, please contact Stephanie Cunningham, HR Generalist, via email at  or by phone at 205‑836‑1012.

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