Behavioral Health Technician — Direct Care & Support

Acadia Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Life & AD&D

Disability benefits

401(k) with match

EAP & Discounts

Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking Behavioral Health Associates to join our direct-care team, eligible for full-time or part-time roles. Shifts run 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am, with a pay range of $17–$22 per hour based on experience and up to $4.50 per hour in shift differentials.

The position emphasizes patient safety, structured patient environments, timely documentation, and active collaboration with nursing staff, with benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to 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 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.

Skills

Patient safety awareness

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking Behavioral Health Associates to join our direct-care team, eligible for full-time or part-time roles. Shifts run 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am, with a pay range of $17–$22 per hour based on experience and up to $4.50 per hour in shift differentials.

The position emphasizes patient safety, structured patient environments, timely documentation, and active collaboration with nursing staff, with benefits and growth opportunities available.