Behavioral Health Associate: Night Shift

Acadia Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Sierra Tucson is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join our team. You will provide direct patient care under clinical or nursing leadership and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment in a structured, team-focused setting.

We offer opportunities for growth in a supportive culture, with 3 x 12-hour shifts and a commitment to ongoing training and career development. This role emphasizes patient safety, empathy, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of experience with a similar patient population preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation restraint training required; training provided on hire.

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

Provide direct patient care

Safe environment maintenance

Empathetic communication

Team collaboration

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our team.

Summary

As a Behavioral Health Associate, you play a vital role in keeping our patients safe while supporting their recovery every day. You will provide hands on care and compassionate support in a structured, team focused environment where your work truly matters. If you are looking for meaningful work, consistent hours, and a place where you can grow, this is an opportunity to build a career while making a real difference.

Why You Will Thrive Here

• Purpose driven work: Help ensure patient safety and support healing in an environment grounded in empathy, teamwork, and accountability. We Lead Care with Light in everything we do.
• Growth and stability: Join one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks with clear paths for advancement and skill development.
• Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced clinical and nursing leaders who invest in your success and well being.
• Structured environment: Predictable schedules and a professional setting designed to help you succeed and build long term skills.

Benefits That Support You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Earned wage access
• 401(k) plan, with a company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

About Sierra Tucson

For 40 years, Sierra Tucson has been a place of peace, hope, and healing. On our serene, 160-acre campus, experienced professionals provide integrative, evidence-based care to help adults of all gen-ders achieve lasting recovery from addiction and mental illness. Sierra Tucson is accredited by the Joint Commission and dual licensed as both an Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit and Residential Treatment Center. We are internationally known and respected as a leader in the treatment of addictions, behavioral disorders, and chronic pain.

SCHEDULE:

3 x 12-hour shifts

Shift differentials

** Salary dependent on a candidate's experience and qualifications **

What You Will Do

• 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
• Recognize and respond to patient needs with safety as a top priority

What You Bring

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

While this job description reflects the typical requirements of the role, responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of any characteristic protected by applicable laws.