Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health

11 days ago

United States$19.50 - $26.24/hrPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Beth Israel Lahey Health as a Psychiatric Counselor – Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Requirements

3 days per week within first three weeks of employment Pay Range: $19.50

$26.24 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual

50 - $26.24 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $19.50 - $26.24/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Beth Israel Lahey Health as a Psychiatric Counselor – Per Diem.

Key Skills

Milieu ManagementPatient AssignmentGroup LeadingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPsychiatric Patient CareCPI CertificationBLS Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Counselor - Per Diem at Beth Israel Lahey Health a 2.0 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 Beth Israel Lahey 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

Stated compensation: $19.50 - $26.24/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $26 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: Milieu Management, Patient Assignment, Group Leading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Psychiatric Patient Care, CPI Certification, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Counselor is responsible for milieu management, patient assignment, checks, and leading groups within a 20-bed adult psychiatric services unit. This role requires effective verbal and written communication with healthcare team members, patients, and families.

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