Mental Health Associate -2nd shift ; Bessemer

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years.
Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at‑risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Mental Health Associate – 2nd Shift (Bessemer Location)

2nd Shift, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with rotating 12‑hour weekend shift (9 am–9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday). Eligible for a $3,000 sign‑on bonus.

• Provide direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, ensuring their safety and well‑being.
• Utilize therapeutic approach to all tasks including daily activity assistance, group facilitation, and duties assigned by Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Shift Supervisor.
• Support resident safety on unit and perform crisis intervention when necessary.

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

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent 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

For more information, contact Stephanie Cunningham, HR Generalist, via email at  or phone 205‑836‑1012.

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