Jobs · OTHR · Virginia

Overnight Behavioral Tech FT

Acadia Healthcare · Salem, VA · 4 wk ago
OTHR$19/hrFull-time

Summary

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) to join our team. As a BHA you will play a vital role in keeping patients safe while supporting their recovery every day, providing hands‑on care and compassionate support in a structured, team‑focused environment.

Why You Will Thrive Here

Purpose‑driven work that helps ensure patient safety and supports healing in an empathetic, accountable setting. Join one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks with clear paths for advancement, supportive clinical and nursing leaders, predictable schedules, and a professional environment designed for long‑term skill building.

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.

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 certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.
  • Good driving record.
  • Compliance with Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services criminal‑history standards; review barrier crimes to ensure eligibility.

Benefits

  • Full‑time medical insurance (three tiers), dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer‑paid short‑term disability (STD) and long‑term disability (LTD).
  • Employer‑paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Earned wage access.
  • Paid time off: 10 eight‑hour vacation days, 24 hours personal time, 6 eight‑hour sick days, 6 eight‑hour extended sick days.
  • Paid holidays (with 1.5× hourly rate for recognized holidays).
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
  • Monthly drawings, events, snacks/treats, Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year recognitions, Spirit Weeks, and other fun workplace activities.
  • Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$19.00 per hour base pay plus a $4.00 per hour shift differential for overnight hours (11 p.m. – 7 a.m.). Additional 1.5× hourly rate applies for recognized holidays.

Schedule

Full‑time position working three 13‑hour overnight shifts per week at our sober‑living houses.

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