Behavioral Health Associate 1 - 8 Hour Day Shift
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Acadia as a Behavioral Health Associate – Day Shift in Nashville, TN, USA. Ask your recruiter about EarnIn, our Next Day Pay Benefit! Get paid – AS you work PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Next Day Pay Benefit
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Acadia in Nashville, TN, USA.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct personal care and safety supervision to patients within a clinical facility. They are responsible for documenting patient observations, facilitating rehabilitative groups, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least six months of experience with the relevant population. Required certifications include CPR and de-escalation training, which can be obtained upon hire.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,111 active roles in this specialty
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