Mental Health Assistant Weekend

Responsibilities Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment Hospitals.

Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years.

Website : We are currently looking for a WEEKEND Mental Health Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals. This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification.

POSITION SUMMARY : The Mental Health Assistant participates in the development and implementation of clients' behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision of facility clients and documenting behavior, by developing positive relationships with clients and co-workers and following facility policies and procedures, by implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Contributes to the effective implementation of individual treatment plans of clients through alert observation, and "line of sight" supervision at all times.

Maintains safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the clients, maintaining optimal physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using forethought to anticipate potentially unsafe situations.

Stimulates clients' interest and cooperation in various individual and group activities and programs through positive interaction, instruction, supervision, feedback and encouragement.

Prepares for and facilitates psychoeducational groups and documents resident progress as directed. Completes accurate and timely documentation of daily reporting of client’s behavior as outlined by policy.

Assists in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required. Demonstrates an understanding of program model through proper implementation of program manual.

This opportunity provides the following : Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Free meals About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $14.

3 billion in . During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96, employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education and Experience : BS / BA in social services and 1 year direct care experience or supervised practicum in lieu of the experience preferred One year direct care experience High school diploma (or equivalency) preferred