Behavioral Health Associate - PRN Days

Harboroaks; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including?

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity/stock-based incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) for a full-time, days schedule at the new hospital near Jacksonville, FL. This role provides personal care services under clinical or nursing leadership and emphasizes patient safety and empathetic customer service.

The facility will offer inpatient, PHP, IOP, and ECT services with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate urgency for patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and maintain a positive, supportive environment.
• Perform safety checks and supervise per guidelines (15-minute intervals or as needed).
• Document accurate clinical information in patient records.
• Assist with daily living activities and comfort for patients.
• Facilitate patient educational and rehabilitative activities and groups.
• Engage patients to support treatment goals and outcomes.
• Complete required documentation and assist with incident reports.

Skills

Experience with behavioral health

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

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:

Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive:

• Competitive compensation packageincluding performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
• Equity/stock-based incentive awardsfor long-term financial growth
• Generous paid time offincluding 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.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized 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 obtain 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 provide transportation for 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.

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