Behavioral Health Associate 2
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Acadia Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Associate 2 in United States. Overview Ask your recruiter about EarnIn, our Next Day Pay Benefit! Get paid – AS you work PURPOSE STATEMENT: Provide care for patients in accordance of the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.
Key Responsibilities
- threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress. Apply de
Requirements
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Six months experience as a BHA1 preferred.
- 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).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Acadia Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Associate 2.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate 2 at Acadia Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
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.
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
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Safety, Customer Service, Documentation, Clinical Information, De-escalation Techniques, Restraint Application, Vital Signs, Activities Of Daily Living. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves providing direct patient care under the direction of health practitioners, focusing heavily on maintaining patient safety through required rounds and supervision intervals. Essential duties include documenting clinical information, assisting patients with activities of daily livin...
Benefits package: Next Day Pay. 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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