Behavioral Health Associate - Part Time (24 Hours) - 7am - 3:30pm

Acadia

1 day ago

Haverhill, Massachusettsup to $3,000Part TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Acadia as a Behavioral Health Associate – Part Time Day Shift in Haverhill, MA.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with patients to assess mental status, progress towards treatment goals, and emotional needs throughout the shift.

Encourage patient participation in therapeutic activities and individualized behavior strategies.

Assist in crisis situations through verbal de

escalation techniques and physical interventions following CPI standards and hospital policies.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $17 - $20.25/hr

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Acadia in Haverhill, MA.

Key Skills

Patient CareCrisis InterventionVerbal De-escalationPatient MonitoringTherapeutic CommunicationCPI StandardsMental Status AssessmentBehavioral Health SupportSafety ChecksPeer Mentorship

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in human services, social work, or behavioral health is preferred but not necessary as paid training is provided.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate - Part Time (24 Hours) - 7am - 3:30pm at Acadia a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Acadia 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $3,000.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Verbal De-escalation, Patient Monitoring, Therapeutic Communication, CPI Standards, Mental Status Assessment, Behavioral Health Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support and safety monitoring for patients in acute psychiatric crises within an interdisciplinary treatment team. Responsibilities include conducting 15-minute safety checks, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and assisting with patient admissions.

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000/year. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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