Night Behavioral Health Associate — Purposeful Care

Acadia Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Earned wage access

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Training and growth

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Lafayette, Louisiana, is seeking a Full Time Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our night shift team. This 12-hour position offers a structured, patient-centered environment where safety and compassionate care are paramount.

You will provide hands-on care under clinical leadership, support recovery, and maintain a safe, therapeutic unit. We value teamwork, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow within a large behavioral health network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of similar patient population experience preferred.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required; training provided.
• First aid may be required per state or facility.

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

CPR

De-escalation

Restraint training

First aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Lafayette, Louisiana, is seeking a Full Time Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our night shift team. This 12-hour position offers a structured, patient-centered environment where safety and compassionate care are paramount.

You will provide hands-on care under clinical leadership, support recovery, and maintain a safe, therapeutic unit. We value teamwork, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow within a large behavioral health network.