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

Acadiana Treatment Center • Haverhill, MA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the Haverhill Pavilion team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a positive impact in patients' lives. 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. At Haverhill Pavilion, our Purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation. To our patients, we commit ourselves to providing quality, individualized care at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health that offers them a supportive, caring environment in which they can regain hope. To our employees, we commit ourselves to offering an enviable internal culture that encourages them both personally and professionally, supporting them as they reach their career goals and achieve their greatest potential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human services, social work, behavioral health, or in a hospital setting is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year.
• Full suite of benefits for employees to take advantage of.
• Paid training and the opportunity to gain experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Range of opportunities for learning.
• Shift differentials are available for the following shifts: Weekend, Weekday Evening, Weekend Evening, Overnight.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees