Compassionate Behavioral Health Care Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid short term disability

Earned wage access

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Ongoing training and career growth

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our team in a role focused on patient safety and recovery support. You will provide hands-on care in a structured, team-oriented environment, contributing to stable, meaningful work and growth within a large behavioral health network.

You will work under clinical leadership, maintain a safe environment, and engage with patients empathetically to address concerns and promote satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care under clinical or nursing leadership.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrate a compassionate, empathetic, and professional approach.
• Address patient concerns promptly to support satisfaction and safety.
• Recognize and respond to patient needs with safety as a top priority.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Direct patient care

Safety awareness

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our team in a role focused on patient safety and recovery support. You will provide hands-on care in a structured, team-oriented environment, contributing to stable, meaningful work and growth within a large behavioral health network.

You will work under clinical leadership, maintain a safe environment, and engage with patients empathetically to address concerns and promote satisfaction and safety.