Behavioral Health Associate 1 - 8 Hour Day Shift
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital as a Behavioral Health Associate – Day Shift, No Nights in Nashville, TN, US. Ask your recruiter about EarnIn, our Next Day Pay Benefit! Get paid – AS you work PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- EarnIn - Next Day Pay Benefit
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, TN, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct personal care and safety supervision to patients in a clinical setting. They are responsible for documenting patient observations, facilitating rehabilitative groups, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least six months of experience with the relevant population. Required certifications include CPR and de-escalation training, which can be provided upon hire.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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