Behavioral Health Associate 1- 3:30pm - 11:00pm - Evening
About The Position
Haverhill Pavillion Behavioral Health is seeking part time Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) to join our facility! 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. At Haverhill Pavilion, we are dedicated to creating an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Six months of experience working with a similar patient population preferred
- CPR and de escalation and restraint certification required. Training provided upon hire
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid short term disability
- Earned wage access
- 401(k) plan, with a company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
