BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AIDE
Listed compensation
$20-$24/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.
Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work? Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you answered ‘yes,’ we can’t wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated, caring professionals.
Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.
Why Choose Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehab Center
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Satisfaction
- Growth and Career Advancement
- Cookouts and Luncheon’s
- Culture of Respect and Empowerment
- Celebrating Individuality
- Recognizing Excellence
Benefits Include But Not Limited To
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Medical Insurance
- FSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability Insurance
- HRA
- 401(k)
From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care, hospice services, restorative care, and even respite care, we are by your side.
Hillcrest Commons has been caring for area families since 1995, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.
Under the direction of the Program Director/Assistant, the Behavioral Health Aide provides support to all residents on the behavioral unit. The Behavioral Aide helps to promote a highly structured environment for residents daily, with the goal of improving the individual’s behavior/quality of life.
As a Behavioral Health Aide, You Will
- Be expected to maintain a current and valid CNA Certification in Massachusetts
- Work with residents having various mental health needs and/or aggressive behaviors
- Assist on the unit and provide behavioral support when needed.
- Provide therapeutic programming (running group activities etc)
- Chart activity logs
- Monitor hallways and provide redirection to residents if needed.
- Act as a role model for residents (pro-social behavior, group participation)
- Maintain safety standards for residents at all times.
- Monitor, record and document observations of resident’s behavior.
- Provide personal care to residents if needed (I. e. toileting, feeding, positioning)
- Instruct and counsel residents on positive behavioral aspects.
- Maintain and manage clean and safe environment for residents.
Pay Rate: $20 - $24 per hour
Weekend and Evening shift differentials available
Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Aide supports residents on the behavioral unit by maintaining a highly structured environment aimed at improving behavior and quality of life. Responsibilities include providing behavioral support, running therapeutic programming, monitoring residents, and documenting observations.
Requirements
Candidates must maintain a current and valid CNA Certification in Massachusetts and be prepared to work with residents exhibiting various mental health needs or aggressive behaviors. The role requires assisting with personal care tasks when necessary and acting as a positive role model for residents.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Behavioral Health weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (42 salary observations; 74 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (546 salary observations; 1,776 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
