Behavioral Health Associate

University of Maryland Medical System

1 day ago

Baltimore, MarylandPart TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Maryland Medical System as a Behavioral Health Associate – Part Time Day Shift in Baltimore, MD.

Key Responsibilities

and Tasks: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified and may perform additional functions and other activities assigned.

Maintains milieu management through therapeutic psychiatric interventions as outlined by the treatment plan.

Interventions contributes to patient emotional, intellectual, and developmental growth.

Requirements

General Summary: Under direct supervision of professional licensed staff, performs delegated care functions to patients with diverse psychiatric/mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified and may perform additional functions and other activities assigned.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD.

Key Skills

Milieu ManagementCrisis De-escalationPsychoeducational Group LeadershipPatient ObservationTherapeutic InterventionInterpersonal CommunicationHIPAA CompliancePatient SafetyMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate at University of Maryland Medical System 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 University of Maryland Medical 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, 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 Baltimore, Maryland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Milieu Management, Crisis De-escalation, Psychoeducational Group Leadership, Patient Observation, Therapeutic Intervention, Interpersonal Communication, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Safety. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Performs delegated care functions for patients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders while maintaining a safe and recuperative milieu. Leads psychoeducational groups and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to monitor and document patient progress.

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