Mental Health Associate, Adult Psychiatric Unit (Inpatient) - Per Diem, Various Shifts

UMass Memorial Health

2 months ago

United States$27/hrPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

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Key Responsibilities

escalation and calming tools and strategies and follows the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. II. Position

Requirements

Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 25082

appropriate communication with patients, staff, visitors and others. 3. Must demonstrate effective problem

solving abilities for routine situations. 4. Must have ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. Preferred: 1. Two year’s experience in a health

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $27/hr.

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Direct Patient CareTreatment PlanningDocumentationMilieu SafetyGroup ActivitiesCommunicationBehavioral Data RecordingElectronic Medical RecordPatient Safety ChecksEnvironmental Safety RoundsFall PreventionDe-escalationRestraint Policy AdherenceProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UMass Memorial 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $27 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Milieu Safety, Group Activities, Communication, Behavioral Data Recording, Electronic Medical Record. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves participating as a member of the mental health team on an inpatient behavioral health unit, providing direct patient care including treatment planning, implementing plans, and conducting milieu safety assessments and activities. Key duties include communicating observations to lic...

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