Job detail
Mental Health Associate-1st Shift (7am-3:30pm)
UHS
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/19/2026
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Core responsibilities
The mental health associate provides direct care to residents with psychiatric disorders to ensure their safety and well-Being on the unit using a therapeutic approach. Primary duties include ensuring resident safety, assisting with daily activities, and facilitating groups as directed by supervisors.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be 19 years or older and pass a drug screen and background check, including fingerprinting. An associate's or bachelor's degree in a related mental health field is preferred, but not required, though experience in a residential setting is strongly preferred.
associate degreebachelor degreeCrisis InterventionDirect CareDocumentation SkillsGroup FacilitationDaily Activities AssistanceResident SafetyBehavioral HealthcarePhysical Management TechniquesPsychiatric DisordersTherapeutic Approach
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Discounted Stock Plan
- 401(K) With Company Match
- Student Loan Refinancing Program