North Tampa Behavioral Health logo
North Tampa Behavioral Health
Wesley Chapel, Florida

Behavioral Health Associate Day Shift - Part Time

Behavioral Health TechNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our team.

Summary

As a Behavioral Health Associate, you play a vital role in keeping our patients safe while supporting their recovery every day. You will provide hands on care and compassionate support in a structured, team focused environment where your work truly matters. If you are looking for meaningful work, consistent hours, and a place where you can grow, this is an opportunity to build a career while making a real difference.

Why You Will Thrive Here

Purpose driven work: Help ensure patient safety and support healing in an environment grounded in empathy, teamwork, and accountability. We Lead Care with Light in everything we do.

Growth and stability: Join one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks with clear paths for advancement and skill development.

Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced clinical and nursing leaders who invest in your success and well being.

Structured environment: Predictable schedules and a professional setting designed to help you succeed and build long term skills.

  • Benefits That Support You
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Earned wage access
  • 401(k) plan, with a company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional approach with patients and team members
  • Address patient concerns promptly and respectfully to support satisfaction and safety
  • Recognize and respond to patient needs with safety as a top priority

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Six months of experience working with a similar patient population preferred
  • CPR and de escalation and restraint certification required. Training provided upon hire
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

While this job description reflects the typical requirements of the role, responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Behavioral Health SupportTherapeutic Environment MaintenanceProfessional CommunicationPatient Concern ResolutionPatient Needs AssessmentRestraint Procedures

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

What does the healthcare market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedhealthcare median $37k (middle half $35k–$40k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Florida128 active1,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
8
<$40k
13
$40k-50k
4
$50k-60k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
26%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician

Centurion Health · Pontiac, Illinois

$26.91-$28.58/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician

Discovery Behavioral Health · Fairfax, Virginia

$16-$25/hr
#3

Behavioral Health Tech IV

$22-$25/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Associate I

$20-$25/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • On-site
North Tampa Behavioral Health logo

About North Tampa Behavioral Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Wesley Chapel, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid short term disability
Earned wage access
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Employee assistance program
Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Living in Wesley Chapel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$2,209/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.