Acadia Healthcare

Behavioral Health Associate 1

Job Locations US-PA-York
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 4 hours ago(8/29/2025 1:19 PM)
ID
2025-78099
# of Openings
1
Job Family
Technician-Behavioral

Overview

Full Time, Tuesday-Saturday 7a-3p / 3p-1130p / 11p-730a

 

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

 

Conveniently located in York, Pennsylvania, White Deer Run of York at Mt. Zion is a leading provider of addiction treatment for men age 18 and older. Our 50-bed facility provides space for our team to offer multiple treatment tracks, including medically monitored detoxification services, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term rehabilitation. 

 

White Deer Run of York at Mt. Zion in York, Pennsylvania, conveniently located less than 30 miles south of Harrisburg, is a premier provider of inpatient detox and rehab services for adult men age 18 and older who are struggling with substance use disorders. Each client can receive comprehensive care from a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health and medical professionals that focuses on their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual recovery. We utilize a variety of evidence-based therapies in our program, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy (MET), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). 

Responsibilities

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. 
  • Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized 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 obtain 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 documentationAssist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.   
  • May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. 
  • 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. 

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

 

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

 

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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