Behavioral Health Associate - Part Time

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.

• Conduct safety checks at 15 minute intervals and supervise patient safety.
• Engage with patients to assess mental status, progress toward treatment goals, and emotional needs throughout the shift.
• Observe behaviors, 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.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Preferred experience in human services, social work, behavioral health, or hospital setting. Training and career growth opportunities provided.

Base pay rate: starts at $17/hour.

Shift differentials: Weekend: +$1.25/hour;
Weekday Evening: +$1.25/hour;
Weekend Evening: +$2.50/hour;
Overnight: +$4/hour.

Shifts Available: 7am - 3:30pm.

Hours available: Part-time (24 hours) 3 days per week;
All full-time and part-time employees work every other weekend. All shifts are 8 hours.

Haverhill Pavilion is committed to fair and equitable treatment for every employee and patient. We foster an inclusive culture that respects dignity, belonging, and opportunity.

Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

• Required: High School/GED.