Part Time Behavioral Health Associate 1

Harboroaks; Springettsbury Township (York County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a part‑time Behavioral Health Associate to support patient safety and recovery in a structured, team‑oriented setting. Flexible weekend shifts include Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday/Sunday daytime coverage.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient supervision, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure a safe environment. You will participate in safety checks, document clinical information, and assist with daily living activities while engaging patients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months or more experience working with the facility’s population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate urgency to ensure patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure patient well‑being and provide a positive, structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15‑minute intervals as required.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, families and staff.
• Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate observations to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic self-care tasks.
• Record vital signs, height and weight as assigned and documented.
• Lead or assist in educational/rehabilitative groups addressing social and living skills.
• Engage patients in activities to achieve treatment goals.
• Complete required documentation and assist with follow-up and incident paperwork.
• Coordinate or provide transportation as needed.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address concerns and protect patient safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months or more experience with the population

Job description

Overview

We are seeking part time Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) for the following:

• Friday and Saturday 11p - 730a
• Saturday & Sunday 12p - 830p

Summary

As a Behavioral Health Associate, you play a vital role in keeping our patients safe while supporting their recovery every day. You will provide hands on care and compassionate support in a structured, team focused environment where your work truly matters. If you are looking for meaningful work, consistent hours, and a place where you can grow, this is an opportunity to build a career while making a real difference.

Why You Will Thrive Here

• Purpose driven work:Help ensure patient safety and support healing in an environment grounded in empathy, teamwork, and accountability. We Lead Care with Light in everything we do.
• Growth and stability:Join one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks with clear paths for advancement and skill development.
• Supportive team culture:Work alongside experienced clinical and nursing leaders who invest in your success and well being.
• Structured environment:Predictable schedules and a professional setting designed to help you succeed and build long term skills.

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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