Mental Health Associate Emergency Dept - FT Nights

Wellstar Health System

2 months ago

GeorgiaFull TimeEmergency Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Wellstar Health System as a Mental Health Associate Emergency Dept - FT Nights in United States. How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?

Key Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic rapport and gain trust

Scan environment for safety and ensure the removal of sharps, cords, extra linen, food, utensils, etc.

Have expert knowledge of and ensure conformity to all safety policies/procedures (such as EC

Document appropriately on observation record and medical records, noting any changes in behavior, mood, and activities

Requirements

Basic Life Support or ARC

Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS

Basic Life Support

Instructor AVADE (Wellstar)

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Wellstar Health System as a Mental Health Associate Emergency Dept - FT Nights.

Key Skills

Mental HealthPatient CareObservationCommunicationTeamworkDe-escalation TechniquesVital SignsDocumentationSafety ProceduresBehavioral HealthTherapeutic RapportMilieu ManagementEducationCrisis InterventionClinical ExperienceEmergency Department

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Associate Emergency Dept - FT Nights at Wellstar Health System a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Wellstar Health System 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, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health, Patient Care, Observation, Communication, Teamwork, De-escalation Techniques, Vital Signs, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Associate is responsible for the planning and provision of care for behavioral health patients, ensuring their psychosocial and physical needs are met. This includes continuous observation, establishing therapeutic rapport, and monitoring patient behavior.

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