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Behavioral Health Associate (BHA)
Acadia HealthcareUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2026
About the role
We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:
- Competitive hourly rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- HSA & FSA
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
- Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
- · Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
Pay Range:
· Starting at $13, plus shift differential
Flexible hours available for [Full time, Part time, or PRN] for [Day, night, overnight]
- 6am - 6pm (Day Shift)
- 6pm - 6am (Night Shift)
Behavioral Health Associate responsibilities:
- Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
- Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals.
- Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
- Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
- Engage patients in interactions, group therapy and activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals and increase therapeutic coping skills.
- Complete and maintain required documentation. Complete paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place on the unit.
Job Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
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