Behavioral Health Associate: Meaningful Patient Impact

Acadia Healthcare; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Springdale, AR is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join our team. You will provide hands-on care and compassionate support in a structured, team-focused environment where your work matters and patient safety comes first.

Under clinical or nursing leadership, you will maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, demonstrate a professional, empathetic approach with patients and colleagues, and address concerns promptly to support recovery and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience with a similar patient population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required. Training provided upon hire
• First aid may be required per state or facility requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under 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

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety conscious

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Springdale, AR is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join our team. You will provide hands-on care and compassionate support in a structured, team-focused environment where your work matters and patient safety comes first.

Under clinical or nursing leadership, you will maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, demonstrate a professional, empathetic approach with patients and colleagues, and address concerns promptly to support recovery and satisfaction.