Behavioral Health Associate
Listed compensation
$18/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Henry Ford Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate in West Bloomfield, New York, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $18/hr.
- Career development opportunities
- Healthcare experience
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join Henry Ford Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Associate provides direct patient care and support services under the direction of nursing and clinical leadership. Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, assisting with daily activities, documenting observations, and facilitating therapeutic groups.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. Preferred qualifications include six months of experience in a healthcare or human services setting and current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 23% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- Includes weekends