Behavioral Health Associate — Caring Patient Support

Acadia Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Career Training

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks a Behavioral Health Associate to join our team. You will provide direct patient care under clinical or nursing leadership, maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, and demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional approach with patients and team members.

Responsibilities also include addressing patient concerns promptly to support satisfaction and safety, with safety as a top priority.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of relevant patient-care experience preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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; prioritise safety.

Skills

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Restraint Training

First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks a Behavioral Health Associate to join our team. You will provide direct patient care under clinical or nursing leadership, maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, and demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional approach with patients and team members.

Responsibilities also include addressing patient concerns promptly to support satisfaction and safety, with safety as a top priority.