Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health - Per Diem

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health - Per Diem at Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Psychiatry position at Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin 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.

Stated compensation: $19.29/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $19 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Elgin, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Clinical Documentation, Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Care, Basic Nursing Care, BLS, Medical Terminology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care and activities of daily living for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. Maintain a safe environment and communicate pertinent patient information to the interdisciplinary care team.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Day shift. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.