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Acadia

Behavioral Health Associate PT

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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.

$37,015 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Pay Scale:
$16.00 to $19.00 hr based on experience.
PRS & SUD
experience preferred Part Time Monday and Wednesday ONLY 10 hour day shift. We have FUN at work! Monthly drawings Monthly events Monthly snacks/treats Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats Spirit Weeks and more! Career Advancement Opportunities Available! Benefits 5 eight-hour Vacation Days 12 hours Personal Time 3 eight-hour Sick Days 3 eight-hour Extended Sick Days 4 hours Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!) 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays Criminal History We're licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, which means we follow their standards for criminal history and hiring criteria. If you have a criminal history, please review the barrier crimes to ensure that you're eligible for employment at our facility.
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//dbhds.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Attachment-2-Barrier-Crimes-01_23.pdf 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 MTRGS 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.