Behavioral Health Assistant

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Assistant at Northwell a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

This Psychiatry position at Northwell 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.

Northwell lists compensation for this physician position at $56k to $59k annually.

This is approximately 81% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Behavior Observation, Vital Signs Monitoring, Specimen Collection, Patient Transport, Electronic Record Documentation, Treatment Program Implementation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves implementing treatment programs by performing delegated tasks under the direct guidance of a Registered Nurse, including providing comprehensive direct patient care such as assistance with ADLs, monitoring, and documentation. Responsibilities also include maintaining unit safety, ...