Compassionate Behavioral Health Associate - Growth & Care

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

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.