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Behavioral Health Associate (BHA)

Acadia Healthcare
United 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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