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Norton Healthcare
Behavioral Health Associate PRN, Behavioral Health, As Needed
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$34,938 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Associate PRN, Behavioral Health, As Needed Norton Healthcare United States, Indiana, Jeffersonville 1220 Missouri Avenue (Show on map) Aug 31, 2026 Responsibilities This Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) provides basic patient care in a psychiatric care environment under the direction of licensed nursing staff as assigned. Performs direct and indirect diagnostic, therapeutic, administrative, service and other tasks as appropriate to facilitate safe, quality patient care while ensuring efficient, smooth functioning unit operations. Applies knowledge and understanding of principles of patient growth and development in patient and family interactions to care for patients. Qualifications No experience required.
We provide comprehensive on the job training.
If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community, we encourage you to apply.
We provide comprehensive on the job training.
If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community, we encourage you to apply.