Behavioral Health Associate - Days

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Equity/stock-based incentive awards

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health seeks a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) for day shifts at a new Northeast Florida hospital near Jacksonville. The role involves delivering personal care services under clinical supervision, maintaining patient safety, and contributing to a structured care environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some experience with the behavioral health population. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a path to grow within a growing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with behavioral health population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate urgency and prioritize patient safety while delivering customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a supportive environment.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist with activities of daily living and routine patient care as delegated.
• Observe patients, communicate significant observations to nursing staff, and participate in care planning.
• Engage patients in therapeutic groups and activities to support treatment goals.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Communication

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) - Days - New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL - Opening Late Summer 2026

We are seeking full-time BHAs who will be 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 towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Overview

Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
• Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days

If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

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 .
• Responsibl e for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with indivi dualized 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 o btain 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.
• May p rovide transportation f or patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member .
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 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.

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