Behavioral Health Associate - PRN Days

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity/stock-based incentive awards

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) for PRN day shifts at a new hospital near Jacksonville opening late summer 2026. The BHA provides personal care to patients under clinical or nursing supervision, prioritizing patient safety while delivering empathetic, professional service and maintaining accurate medical records.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, performing safety checks, documenting in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience with the behavioral health population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training provided).
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision.
• Maintain patient safety and a positive, structured environment.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient needs.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and report observations to nursing staff.
• Facilitate patient education and rehabilitative groups.
• Complete required documentation and assist with incident follow-up.
• Coordinate transportation for patients when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Patient safety

Empathy

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Behavioral health population experience

Job description

Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) - PRN 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.