Behavioral Health Associate - Days

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health

1 day ago

St. Johns, FloridaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Coastal Pines Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate – Days in St. Johns, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in St. Johns, Florida.

Key Skills

Patient CareCrisis De-escalationClinical DocumentationVital Signs MonitoringPatient SafetyGroup FacilitationBehavioral ObservationPatient AdvocacyFirst AidCPR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate - Days at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Coastal Pines Behavioral 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 St. Johns, Florida.

Florida 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, Crisis De-escalation, Clinical Documentation, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Safety, Group Facilitation, Behavioral Observation, Patient Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide personal care and maintain a safe, structured environment for patients through regular safety checks and behavioral observation. Facilitate educational-rehabilitative groups and document clinical information in patient medical records.

Benefits package: Performance-based incentives, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, Equity/stock-based incentive awards, Paid time off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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