Mental Health Associate

St. Clare's - Boonton

1 month ago

Boonton, New Jersey$20 - $27/hrFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Clare's - Boonton as a Mental Health Associate in United States. Overview At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Key Responsibilities

Outpatient: Under the direction of supervising staff, the Mental Health Associate (MHA) will assist persons receiving outpatient services in adhering to treatment, maintaining follow

solving and identifying potential barriers that may impact progress towards recovery. MHA may provide supportive counseling sessions and/or educational/skill

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING1.

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health Science or related health field from an accredited institution required.

1-2 years prior mental health experience preferred.

Basic understanding of medical terminology preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $20 - $27/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with St. Clare's - Boonton in United States.

Key Skills

Treatment AdherenceAppointment SchedulingCommunity Supports EducationReferral LinkageTherapeutic InterventionsGroup TherapyOne-on-One CounselingCrisis InterventionCoping Skills EducationConflict ResolutionProblem-SolvingSupportive CounselingData TrackingDocumentationRegulatory Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Associate at St. Clare's - Boonton 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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 St. Clare's - Boonton 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $20 - $27/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $27 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Boonton, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Treatment Adherence, Appointment Scheduling, Community Supports Education, Referral Linkage, Therapeutic Interventions, Group Therapy, One-on-One Counseling, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Associate assists outpatient service recipients in adhering to treatment plans, maintaining appointments, and connecting with community providers. This role involves providing education, participating in referrals, and potentially delivering therapeutic interventions like group the...

Benefits package: $20.00 to $27.00 hourly, Paid time off, 401k retirement plan, Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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