Behavioral Health Associate

2 months ago
United States$31.54/hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ChristianaCare as a Behavioral Health Associate in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • trains to provide “as needed” coverage on the Psych Crisis Team. Performs other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requirements

  • $31.54 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of
  • 03 - $31.54 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $31.54/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ChristianaCare as a Behavioral Health Associate.

Key Skills

Patient CareGroup EducationPsychiatric Diagnosis ComprehensionDischarge PlanningCrisis De-escalationPatient MonitoringDocumentationTraining CoordinationVital Signs MeasurementHygiene AssistanceAccu ChecksBreathalyzer OperationCrisis Line HandlingPerformance MonitoringProtocol DevelopmentGeriatric Care
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Industry estimates

Below Market
Salary Percentile1th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

100% below median for General Medicine — negotiate

Implied $/RVU:
$0(-100% vs median)median: $50/RVU

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate at ChristianaCare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at ChristianaCare 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Group Education, Psychiatric Diagnosis Comprehension, Discharge Planning, Crisis De-escalation, Patient Monitoring, Documentation, Training Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate will contribute to the daily care of adult and geriatric patients in in-patient psychiatry units by conducting nursing educational groups and related activities. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals on treatment, diagnosis, discharge planning...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Backup Care Services. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Planning
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Backup Care Services
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago