Behavioral Health Associate - Days

Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) – Days – New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL – Opening Late Summer 2026. Overview We are seeking full‑time BHAs who will provide personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. 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. Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose‑built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high‑quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144‑bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). What We Offer Competitive compensation package including performance‑based incentives Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare Equity/stock‑based incentive awards for long‑term financial growth Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days Responsibilities 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 covering 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 for incidents and events that may take place in the facility. May provide transportation for patients 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 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. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr