Hermitage HallVerified Source

Lead Mental Health Assistant

Onsite · Nashville, Tennessee
Posted August 12, 2026
payroll

Overview

Hermitage Hall seeks a Lead Mental Health Assistant to lead staff and residents at a top psychiatric residential treatment center. This role ensures program adherence and mentors new hires. It involves supervising behavior management programs and responding to crises. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Supervise behavior management program to minimize aggression and inappropriate behavior
  • 2Maintain resident safety through observation and proactive monitoring
  • 3Document resident behaviors accurately and timely
  • 4Prepare behavioral reports and incident reports as required
  • 5Utilize counseling techniques including de-escalation and positive reinforcement
  • 6Respond promptly to crisis situations following established procedures
  • 7Assist with daily activity logs and program implementation

Requirements10

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 seasons leading mental health initiatives
  • 3BA/BS degree preferred
  • 4High school diploma
  • 5Two years direct care experience with behavioral youth
  • 6Proficiency in verbal de-escalation and Handle with Care
  • 7Strong knowledge of program manual
  • 8Must be at least 21 years old
  • 9Complete mandatory two-week orientation M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • 10Full background check including fingerprint and drug screen

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationNashville, Tennessee

Required Skills

Verbal de-escalationBehavior managementCrisis responseDocumentationCounseling techniquesStaff trainingSupervision
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