Behavioral Health Associate 7am-7:30pm -with Shift Diff

Acadia Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Stone Crest in Detroit seeks a dedicated team member to provide personal care services under clinical supervision. You will help patients with daily living activities, observe and report concerns, and support a safe, empathetic environment for adolescents, adults, and seniors.

The role emphasizes patient safety, timely documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, and CPR/de‑escalation training is offered upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Six months or more experience with the specific population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients under supervision.
• Maintain patient safety and deliver excellent service.
• Document clinical information in patient records.
• Assist with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Support transportation for patients as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in patient educational/rehabilitative activities.
• Observe behavior and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Why Join Stone Crest?

We are Detroit's leading Mental Health and Psychiatric Hospital offering comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our programming addresses behavioral and mental health concerns, as well as co‑occurring substance use disorders (SUD).

Schedule

12‑hour shifts – 3 days a week – with shift differential.

Total Rewards

• Health & Wellness – medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement – 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off – vacation, sick days, and extended sick leave.
• Professional Growth – opportunities for advancement and skill development.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well‑being of patients and maintain a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15‑minute intervals as required.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist in creating 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.
• Assist or oversee patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in the patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational/rehabilitative groups covering topics such as 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 occur in the facility.
• Provide or coordinate transportation for patients as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Licenses, Designations, Certifications

• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.