Certified Nurse Aide (Behavioral Health)
Psychiatry in Tennessee pays $279k median — is this one competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Lifepoint Health as a Certified Nursing Aide – Behavioral Health, PRN in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive
Requirements
- Education High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12
- bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12
- ray. The hospital’s 13
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Lifepoint Health as a Certified Nursing Aide – Behavioral Health, PRN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Winchester, Tennessee.
Tennessee 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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Activities Of Daily Living, Patient Documentation, Behavioral Health Care, Acute Care, Patient Observation, Unit Workflow Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: Provides basic patient care activities and assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Monitors vital signs, documents patient activities, and maintains a clean and safe care environment.
Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability, Paid time off, Tuition assistance, Loan assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
3d ago
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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