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Acadia

PRN Behavioral Health Associate

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview:
We are hiring a compassionate and experienced PRN BHA to work with our clients at The Camp Recovery Center in Scotts Valley! This is a key role whose primary goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for our adult clients who have co-occurring disorders (substance use disorder and mental health disorders). The Camp is a 74-bed treatment center providing services to adults on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. 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.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for roles at
THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER
varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, THE
CAMP RECOVERY CENTER
provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.
Role Location:
CALIFORNIA
Calculated Hourly Range for role BHA State•
California:
$25.00•$26.00 AVAILABLE
SHIFTS AND HOURS
This is a PRN BHA position. Shifts are 8•hours, and are overtime eligible Benefits for Full Time Staff only 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.