Mental Health Associate 3rd shift

Mental Health Associate

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. 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 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.

The Mental Health Associate 3rd shift:
He/she provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, to ensure their safety and well-being. MHA's 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. This position is for 3rd shift Monday to Friday 11pm to 7:30 am with a rotating weekend of 9pm to 9:30am Saturday and Sunday.

If you work a weekend you are off two days the following week. This position is also eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus.

What do we value at Alabama Clinical Schools & UHS? 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. Benefits for MHA's include:
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!

If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Stephanie Cunningham, HR Generalist at  or at St

Qualifications 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 Able to safely monitor residents and perform physical management techniques and crisis intervention. Experience in a residential mental/behavioral health setting strongly preferred. Must be 19 years or older, and be able to have a successful drug screen and background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).