Behavioral Health Associate - Galax Dayshift

6 days ago
Galax, VirginiaFull TimeBehavioral Health
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Life Center of Galax as a Behavioral Health Associate – Dayshift, Competitive Pay in United States. Overview Come join our team as a Behavioral Health Associate, at Life Center of Galax! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Life Center of Galax in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthPatient CareDocumentationSafety ChecksCustomer ServiceEmpathyCommunicationTeamworkCoping SkillsAnger ManagementIndependent Living SkillsVital Signs MonitoringDaily Living ActivitiesPatient InteractionProblem SolvingTransportation Coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Associate - Galax Dayshift at Life Center of Galax a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health 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.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Life Center of Galax 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Galax, Virginia.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health, Patient Care, Documentation, Safety Checks, Customer Service, Empathy, Communication, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for providing personal care services to patients and ensuring their safety and well-being. They will document clinical information, assist with daily living activities, and engage patients in therapeutic activities.

Benefits package: Competitive hourly rates, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, HSA & FSA, Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Disability, 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Life Center of Galax

Hospitals and Health Care
Galax, VA
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rates
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
HSA & FSA
Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

6d ago

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