Mental Health Associate, Adult Psychiatric Unit (Inpatient) - 24 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health

1 day ago

Massachusetts$15-$27/hrPart TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UMass Memorial Health as a Mental Health Associate – Inpatient, Days, 24 Hours in United States. Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Key Responsibilities

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Participates as a member of the mental health team on an inpatient behavioral health unit.

Requirements

Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends

Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 0645

1515 Shift: 1

Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 25082

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $15-$27/hr (Est. $31k-$56k/year)

Signing bonus: $1.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with UMass Memorial Health in United States.

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningMilieu safetyDe-escalationBehavioral data recordingPatient safety checksGroup facilitationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingMedical terminologyComputer skillsCPRRestraint policy compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Associate, Adult Psychiatric Unit (Inpatient) - 24 hours, Days at UMass Memorial Health a 4.4 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 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

UMass Memorial Health lists compensation for this physician position at $31k to $56k annually.

This is approximately 85% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $56160 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Treatment planning, Milieu safety, De-escalation, Behavioral data recording, Patient safety checks, Group facilitation, Interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Associate participates as a member of the inpatient behavioral health team to provide direct patient care and implement treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, conducting safety checks, and facilitating group activities.

Benefits package: Signing Bonus Available. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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