Behavioral Health Aide - Emergency Department - Psychiatry Crisis Unit - Per Diem
Job Description
About the Role
Join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Behavioral Health Aide – Emergency Department Per Diem in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- The primary purpose of the Behavioral Health Aide position is to be under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certification program is required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant course or one (1) year of nursing assistant experience or experience in the role of a Behavioral Health Aide required.
- Current CPR certification is required and must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association.
- Behavioral health experience or crisis intervention and de-escalation experience preferred.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join University Hospital, Newark NJ as a Behavioral Health Aide – Emergency Department Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Aide - Emergency Department - Psychiatry Crisis Unit - Per Diem at University Hospital, Newark NJ a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at University Hospital, Newark NJ 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Newark, New Jersey.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Nursing Procedures, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Behavior Management, Temperature Measurement, Pulse Measurement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Aide provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting patients aged 18 and older. Responsibilities include performing simple nursing procedures, transporting patients, and maintaining unit cleanliness.
Benefits package: Competitive salary, Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
6d ago
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