Behavioral Health Associate - Days

Description *Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, grasp, squeeze, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, repetitive arm/wrist/hand use, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, walk in order to assure all patients and staff are safe. BENEFITS: Acadiana Treatment Center provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees which may include (based on status): + Competitive salary + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan + Time off Accrual + Excellent training program + Tuition Reimbursement + Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities SHIFTS AND HOURS: 6:00am to 6:30pm and work every other weekend. Shift differentials are available for certain shifts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services. + Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. + Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. + Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record. + Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. + Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. + May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. + May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. + Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills. + Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. + Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility. Qualifications Education Required + High School/GED or better Preferred + Associates or better Experience Required + 2 years: Must have either an associates degree or two years of experience working with patients, students or corrections. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-02-25