Behavioral Health Associate - Nights

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital

12 days ago

Malden, MassachusettsFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital as a Behavioral Health Associate – Nights, Every Other Weekend in United States.

Key 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.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

Requirements

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.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital as a Behavioral Health Associate – Nights, Every Other Weekend.

Key Skills

Patient CareSafety ChecksDocumentationBehavior ObservationActivities of Daily Living AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringGroup FacilitationSocial Skills TrainingCoping Skills TrainingAnger ManagementIndependent Living SkillsCustomer ServiceEmpathyDe-escalationCPR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate - Nights at Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Malden, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Safety Checks, Documentation, Behavior Observation, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Group Facilitation, Social Skills Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Behavioral Health Associates are responsible for providing personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing leadership, ensuring patient safety through regular checks, and maintaining a positive, supportive environment. Key duties include observing patient behaviors, assisting with activ...

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