Behavioral Health Associate

Erlanger Behavioral Health

1 month ago

Chattanooga, Tennesseeup to $3,500Full TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Erlanger Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate in United States. Overview Join our team as a Full Time Behavioral Health Associate at Erlanger Behavioral Health! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Erlanger Behavioral Health as a Behavioral Health Associate.

Key Skills

Patient CareSafety ChecksDocumentationBehavior ObservationGroup FacilitationDe-escalationCPREmpathyProfessionalismCustomer ServiceTherapeutic PracticesCrisis Management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Associate position at Erlanger Behavioral Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Erlanger Behavioral Health 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: up to $3,500.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Safety Checks, Documentation, Behavior Observation, Group Facilitation, De-escalation, CPR, Empathy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for providing personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing leadership direction, ensuring patient safety through regular checks, and maintaining a positive, supportive environment.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $3,500. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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