PRN Behavioral Health Associate

This PRN Behavioral Health Associate position at Summit BHC 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.

This Psychiatry position at Summit BHC 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.

This position is based in Kingsport, 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Monitoring, Behavior Reporting, Patient Supervision, Data Collection, Crisis Response, Medical Emergencies, Safety Checks, Activities of Daily Living Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Associate monitors and reports patient behaviors, provides continuous care, supervision, and role modeling under the direction of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities also include assisting with patient data collection, maintenance, and responding to crisis situations and medical...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefit Plan, Competitive Salary. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.