Mental Health Associate - NSG Support- SRN Float Pool - Per Diem - Day Shift

Sharp HealthCare

2 months ago

San Diego, California$27.83 - $37.40/hrPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sharp HealthCare as a Mental Health Associate - NSG Support- SRN Float Pool - Per Diem - Day Shift in United States. Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $27.830 - $33.

Key Responsibilities

Will Do The Mental Health Associate is a nursing caregiver who works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse to provide patient care in accordance with each patient's IPOC (interdisciplinary plan of care), hospital policies and procedures and unit/program guidelines.

provide patient care in accordance with each patient's IPOC (interdisciplinary plan of care), hospital polic.

coordinate unit service needs internally with Environmental Services, Plant Operations and externally with serv.

Provide other support as assigned including mail distribution, generating reports.

Requirements

Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum

Maximum): $27.830

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $27.83 - $37.40/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sharp HealthCare in United States.

Key Skills

Basic NursingMental Health CarePatient CareCommunicationDocumentationCustomer ServicePsycho Educational GroupsCrisis InterventionObservationTeamworkPatient SupportSafety AwarenessCultural SensitivityBehavior MonitoringTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Associate - NSG Support- SRN Float Pool - Per Diem - Day Shift at Sharp HealthCare a 3.9 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.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Sharp HealthCare 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

Sharp HealthCare lists compensation for this physician position at $33k to $37k annually.

This is approximately 88% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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 San Diego, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Basic Nursing, Mental Health Care, Patient Care, Communication, Documentation, Customer Service, Psycho Educational Groups, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Associate provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges while considering the needs of patients. They also document patient behaviors and communicate significant changes to the RN.

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