Behavioral Health Associate - Aurora Program
Listed compensation
starting at $15/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Join us at Village Behavioral Health!!
Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and girls ages 13-17. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.
Change Lives. Build Futures. Start Here.
We're seeking dedicated, caring professionals to join our team as Behavioral Health Associates supporting girls in a residential psychiatric treatment setting. Every shift is an opportunity to mentor, encourage, and empower young people as they work toward healing and personal growth.
- Meaningful work with purpose- Dynamic, team-oriented environment- 12-hour day shifts (7 AM - 7 PM)- Rotating schedule offering work-life balance
- Competitive pay starting at $15.82 per hour based on experience and education.
- Career growth opportunities are available through our BHA career ladder.
If you're ready for a rewarding career where your presence truly makes a difference, apply today!
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
- What You Will Do
- 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
- What You Bring
- 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
#VILLBH
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.
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% 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)), so the posted ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $36k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$33k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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