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Behavioral Health Associate - Full time, Nights - Mercy Jefferson

Festus, MissouriFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-12

Core

Assist registered nurses in the individualized care of patients with psychiatric illness, behavioral disorders, and substance use disorders to achieve physical and mental wellness.

Role type

Patient Care Technician (Behavioral Health)

Builds

Structured therapeutic programs including evaluation, education, medication therapy, and relapse prevention

Domain

Healthcare / Behavioral Health

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Patient care assistance, clinical procedures, unit operational support, lifting 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking

Preferred skills

EMT, Paramedic, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA)