Activities Assistant PRN, Behavioral Health

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Activities Assistant PRN, Behavioral Health at Lifepoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Psychiatry position at Lifepoint Health 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.

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Activity Group Facilitation, Patient Documentation, Behavioral Health Care, Treatment Planning, Crisis De-escalation, Patient Communication, Therapeutic Intervention, Developmental Needs Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Activities Assistant facilitates activity groups and documents patient responses to support therapeutic treatment plans. They collaborate with Activity Therapists and nursing staff to provide stimuli and interventions tailored to the patient's developmental needs.