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Village Behavioral Health
Louisville, Tennessee

Behavioral Health Associate - Aurora Program

Behavioral Health Tech Above average in Behavioral Health Tech rolesNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $15/hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 29m ago · Verified live

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

Crisis interventionRestraint techniquesMentoringSafety protocolsProfessionalism

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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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Behavioral Health Tech roles

  • No nights

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Median resident rent
$950/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Village Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Louisville, Tennessee
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