Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift (7:00a.m.-7:00p.m.)

Company: Acadia

Role summary

Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift (7:00a.m.-7:00p.m.) is a full-time role at Acadia in Columbus, Ohio, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-08. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title
Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift (7:00a.m.-7:00p.m.)
Company
Acadia
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Work arrangement
on-site
Employment type
full-time
Category
Healthcare Support
Experience level
0-2
Degree required
No
Date posted
2026-08-08

Job description

Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, a joint partnership between Acadia Healthcare, is an 80-bed hospital that provides acute inpatient and outpatient care for adult men and women, age 18 and above, who have been experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges.

We also offer focused care for individuals whose primary psychiatric diagnosis is accompanied by co-occurring addiction. We are seeking Behavioral Health Associates to join our fabulous team!

PAY RANGE BASED ON EXPERIENCE: $16.00-$20.00 HOUR

​ PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for providing 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 .

​ Responsibl e for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with indivi dualized 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 o btain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

​ Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover 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

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