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Haverhill Behavioral Health
Haverhill, Massachusetts

Behavioral Health Associate 1- 3:30pm - 11:00pm - Evening

Behavioral Health TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$20.25/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Haverhill Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate 1 - Evening in Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States. Haverhill Pavillion Behavioral Health is seeking part time Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) to join our facility! As a Behavioral Health Associate, you are an integral part of the treatment team provided for patients upon admission to our facility.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $17/hr - $20.25/hr.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Earned wage access
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Shift differentials: Weekend $1.25/hr, Weekday Evening $1.25/hr, Weekend Evening $2.50/hr, Overnight $4/hr
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct patient care, conducts safety checks, and supports patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises. They work within an interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with daily treatment goals.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience with a similar patient population. Certification in CPR, de-escalation, and restraint techniques is required, though training is provided upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient safetyCrisis interventionMental health supportVital signs monitoringDocumentationTeam nursingPatient advocacyPeer mentorshipTherapeutic communication

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 42 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$39k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Haverhill Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Haverhill, MA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Earned wage access
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Employee assistance program
Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year