Mental Health Associate I - Behavioral Health - Per Diem 1

Nevada System of Higher Education

2 months ago

Naperville, Illinois$24.86 - $37.29/hrPer Diem / PRNClinical Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Mental Health Associate I - Behavioral Health - Per Diem 1 in United States.

Key Responsibilities

at an off-site location.

If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Requirements

setting and milieu management Licensure and/or Certification Required: A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $24.86 - $37.29/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Nevada System of Higher Education as a Mental Health Associate I - Behavioral Health - Per Diem 1.

Key Skills

Direct Patient CareTreatment PlanningGroup FacilitationPatient SafetyOne-to-One SupervisionUnit RoundsPrecautions RecordsPatient OrientationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationDischarge PlanningDocumentationClerical AssignmentsAdministrative AssignmentsProgress MonitoringCommunicationTherapeutic Limit-Setting

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Associate I - Behavioral Health - Per Diem 1 at Nevada System of Higher Education a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Nevada System of Higher Education 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, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $37000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Naperville, Illinois.

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 ($37k–$37k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Group Facilitation, Patient Safety, One-to-One Supervision, Unit Rounds, Precautions Records, Patient Orientation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Associate I provides direct patient care to individuals with mental health disorders, performing treatment planning and facilitating educational and community groups within assigned programs. This role also involves ensuring patient safety through supervision, conducting unit round...

Benefits package: Premium Pay, Incentive Pay, Career Pathways, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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