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Behavioral health specialist (Bhs/Mhs/Bht/Pct) day shift

UHS·Franklin, Tennessee

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Behavioral Health Specialist assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of the LPN/RN as directed by the treatment team. This role also involves assisting with unit programming to facilitate therapy carryover, leisure activities, and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

  • At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment.
  • We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees.
  • We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.
  • Rolling Hills Hospital (uhsinc.com) The Behavioral Health Specialist assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of the LPN/RN as directed by the treatment team.
  • The Behavioral Health Specialist assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth and development.
  • DAY SHIFT (7A-7P) Benefits For This Position Include: Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Shift Differential for Week Nights ($2); Weekend Days ($2); Weekend Nights ($4) Full Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) after 31 days Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) with company match

Qualifications

Education/Training

  • Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer bachelor's degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, and human growth and development. Proficiency speaking and writing the English language.
  • Licensure/Certification: Current CPR certification (training provided) Current
  • Handle
  • With
  • Care (HWC) certification (training provided)
  • Experience: Prefer one year's experience as a nurse's aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement 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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

Candidates require a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for a bachelor's degree or college courses in related healthcare or human development fields. Required certifications include current CPR and Handle With Care (HWC), and preferred experience is one year as a psychiatric or mental health aide.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • CPR Certification
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Treatment Team Collaboration
  • Handle With Care Certification
  • Solution-Focused Strategies
  • Leisure Activities
  • LPN/RN Supervision
  • Unit Programming
  • Therapy Carryover

Benefits

  • Full Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Shift Differential
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) With Company Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Franklin, Tennessee
Posted
May 26, 2026
Closes
Feb 26, 2027
Application
Employer website
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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Tennessee behavioral health roles stay in demand

Behavioral health specialist roles in Tennessee are commonly filled in inpatient and residential settings, where day-shift coverage supports patient safety and daily therapeutic routines. Competition can be strong because employers often prefer candidates with a high school diploma plus related college coursework, current CPR and Handle With Care certification, and prior psychiatric or mental health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then highlight any direct behavioral health exposure and current certifications in your application.

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