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Pittsfield, Massachusetts

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AIDE

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$20-$24/hr

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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

Per Diem Positions Available

Current CNA Certification Required

Must complete CNA program and obtain certification within 120 days of hire through facility funded classes

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Aide provides support to residents on the behavioral unit by promoting a structured environment and assisting with daily activities. Responsibilities include monitoring resident behavior, documenting observations, and providing personal care as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and valid CNA certification in Massachusetts or be willing to obtain it within 120 days of hire. The role requires the ability to work with residents who have mental health needs or aggressive behaviors.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careDocumentationSafety monitoringCounselingMental health support

Behavioral Health Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Behavioral Health weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (42 salary observations; 73 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (546 salary observations; 1,779 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)), so the posted ~$46k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 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).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Pittsfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,576/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Integritus Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsfield, MA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
Medical insurance
FSA
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance