Registered Medication Aid MUST HAVE LICENSE
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) provides hands-on patient care and compassionate support in a structured, team-focused behavioral health setting. The role helps keep patients safe and supports their recovery through a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, teamwork, and accountability. The associate works under clinical or nursing leadership and responds to patient needs with safety as a priority. The posting also describes a Registered Medication Aide opening requiring a Virginia license, one year of medication-passing experience, and a good driving record. Two day-shift schedules are offered: five 8-hour shifts per week, or three 8-hour shifts plus one 12-hour shift per week. Both schedules rotate weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $21.50–$26.95 per hour. The posting states that the role is full-time and lists benefits and workplace activities, along with criminal-history eligibility information for a facility licensed through Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certification required; training is provided upon hire.
- De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is provided upon hire.
- Registered Medication Aide opening requires a Virginia license, one year of medication-passing experience, and a good driving record.
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
- Applicants must meet the facility’s applicable criminal-history and hiring criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience working with a similar patient population is preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (three tiers listed for the medication aide role).
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) plan; the general benefits section states that the company provides a match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Ten eight-hour vacation days.
- 24 hours of personal time.
- Six eight-hour sick days.
- Six eight-hour extended sick days.
- Paid holidays, whether or not the employee works the holiday.
- 1.5 times the hourly rate for working a recognized holiday.
- Earned wage access.
- Employee assistance program.
- Ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
