Behavioral Health Associate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwell as a Behavioral Health Associate – Night Shift, Every Other Weekend in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiates and encourages interactions with patients through conversation, activities, and other means. Encourages a therapeutic relationship with patients.
- Orients patient to unit and hospital. Provides factual information regarding treatment program.
- Assists and guides patients carrying
- out personal hygiene and housekeeping activities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $52.5K - $55.3K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Northwell as a Behavioral Health Associate – Night Shift, Every Other Weekend.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate at Northwell a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Northwell 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.
Compensation Analysis
Northwell lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $55k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Activities of daily living, Behavioral coping skills, Clinical intervention, CPR, AED, Patient safety, Vital signs. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate assists patients with activities of daily living and behavioral coping skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They also provide clinical intervention, maintain a safe environment, and document patient observations.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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