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Peachtree Corners, Georgia

Behavioral Health Associate 1

Behavioral Health Tech Top 5% in Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our team.

Summary

As a Behavioral Health Associate, you play a vital role in keeping our patients safe while supporting their recovery every day. You will provide hands on care and compassionate support in a structured, team focused environment where your work truly matters. If you are looking for meaningful work, consistent hours, and a place where you can grow, this is an opportunity to build a career while making a real difference.

Why You Will Thrive Here

Purpose driven work: Help ensure patient safety and support healing in an environment grounded in empathy, teamwork, and accountability. We Lead Care with Light in everything we do.

Growth and stability: Join one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks with clear paths for advancement and skill development.

Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced clinical and nursing leaders who invest in your success and well being.

Structured environment: Predictable schedules and a professional setting designed to help you succeed and build long term skills.

  • Benefits That Support You
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Earned wage access
  • 401(k) plan, with a company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

What You Will Do

  • Provide direct patient care under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional approach with patients and team members
  • Address patient concerns promptly and respectfully to support satisfaction and safety
  • Recognize and respond to patient needs with safety as a top priority

What You Bring

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Six months of experience working with a similar patient population preferred
  • CPR and de escalation and restraint certification required. Training provided upon hire
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

While this job description reflects the typical requirements of the role, responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while addressing patient needs with empathy and professionalism.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience with a similar patient population. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certifications.

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis interventionRestraint techniquesClinical supportNursing supportProfessional communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate 1 at Acadia a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Behavioral Health — ranked against 1,212 active Behavioral Health listings on WeekdayDoc.

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution35 jobs · 24 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$26.91-$28.58/hr
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Behavioral Health Technician - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (83704)

$25/hr
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Behavioral Health Associate I

$20-$25/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the top 10% of 1,212 Behavioral Health listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Peachtree Corners

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$1,487/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Acadia

Mental Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Earned Wage Access
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Holidays