Behavioral Health Associate - Part Time (24 Hours) - 11pm - 7:30am

Role As a Behavioral Health Associate, you are an integral part of the treatment team provided for patients upon admission to our facility. Each unit utilizes a team nursing approach to take care of our patients. Nurses work in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Associates in order to provide the highest standard of care for our patients. You will play a crucial role in enabling a safe and therapeutic environment for patients by providing a positive, supportive, and structured environment. Essential Duties Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals. As a stabilization facility, patient safety is our top priority. 15 minute safety checks ensure that our patients are safe and appropriately cared for. Engage with patients to assess mental status, progress towards treatment goals, and emotional needs throughout the shift. Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. Behavioral Health Associates have the ability to be a positive aid in the patient’s recovery process at Haverhill Pavilion through therapeutic interactions. Encourage patient participation in therapeutic activities and individualized behavior strategies. Assist in crisis situations through verbal de‑escalation techniques and physical interventions following CPI standards and hospital policies. Provide consistent 1:1 support for assigned patients, maintaining therapeutic engagement throughout the shift. Float to different units within the hospital based on staffing needs. Utilize patient‑specific coping skills and sensory strategies as outlined in treatment or safety plans. Educate colleagues on patient‑specific triggers, warning signs, and coping strategies. Identify and communicate barriers to discharge planning. Support patient orientation during admissions by assisting with searches, vital signs, and reviewing unit guidelines. Reinforce unit rules and serve as a positive role model for patients. Provide peer mentorship and help orient new Behavioral Health Associates under the guidance of nursing leadership. Protect and advocate for patient rights. Attend and actively participate in department meetings; review minutes when unable to attend. Complete annual mandatory training and proactively identify personal educational needs. Accept and apply feedback to continuously improve clinical and professional skills. Required Qualifications Education : High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience : Ideal candidates are passionate about Haverhill Pavilion’s mission, behavioral health, and are driven by the purpose to be of assistance to our patients. Experience in human services, social work, behavioral health, or in a hospital setting is preferred but not necessary. We invest in the career growth of our employees and offer paid training and the opportunity to gain experience in a behavioral health setting. Pay Information Base pay rate: $17–$20.25 per hour. Weekend: $1.25 per hour Weekday Evening: $1.25 per hour Weekend Evening: $2.50 per hour Overnight: $4.00 per hour Shifts Available: 11 pm – 7:30 am Hours available: Part‑time (24 hours) 3 days per week. All full‑time and part‑time employees work every other weekend. All shifts are 8 hours. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Haverhill Pavilion believes in, and is committed to, fair and equitable treatment for every employee and patient. We are invested in creating a safe and respectful environment, in which everyone receives dignity and respect. “Every day, we celebrate our diversity. Through compassionate language and kind actions we foster communication where everyone feels included, acknowledged, and respected.” Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.