Behavioral Health Associate
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Acadia Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Associate in United States. Overview We are looking for both full time and part time staff for DAY SHIFT, which is 7a-730p. The pay rate is $16-$17 to start.
Key Responsibilities
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
- Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
- Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
Requirements
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · High school diploma or equivalent required.
- · Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
- LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- · First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $17/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Acadia Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Associate.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate at Acadia Healthcare a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Acadia Healthcare is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $17 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Safety Checks, Documentation, Behavior Observation, Activities Of Daily Living, Vital Signs, Group Facilitation, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The role is responsible for providing personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing leadership direction, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a positive, supportive environment. Essential functions include conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, interacting wi...
Benefits package: Shift Differentials, Promotional Ladder Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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