Mental Health Associate 2nd shift

Mental Health Associate – 2nd Shift

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 RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama.

Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of at‑risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

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He/she provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders, ensuring their safety and well‑being. The Mental Health Associate’s primary responsibility is to ensure the resident’s safety on the unit using a therapeutic approach to all tasks, including assistance with daily activities, facilitation of groups, and other duties as assigned by the Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Shift Supervisor.

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or another related mental health field preferred but not required. Detailed and organized with strong documentation skills, able to safely monitor residents, perform physical management techniques, and conduct crisis intervention. Experience in a residential mental/behavioral health setting strongly preferred. Must be 19 years or older and have a successful drug screen and background check (including criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check).

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and 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

This position is 2nd shift (1 pm–9 pm) with a rotating 12‑hour weekend shift (9 am–9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday). This position is also eligible for a $3,000 sign‑on bonus.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Cunningham, HR Generalist:  or phone 205‑836‑1012.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities, and 38 service locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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