Lead Resident Behavioral Health Aide

This Behavioral Health position at Interfaith Community Services 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.

Stated compensation: $22.64 - $25.97/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $26 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Escondido, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Mental healthcare, Peer leadership, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Case management, Client support, Substance abuse treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Resident Behavioral Health Aide provides behavioral and mental healthcare support to patients while coordinating daily duties and providing guidance to other aides. They also ensure facility safety, assist with client admissions and discharges, and facilitate communication within the interd...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, 13 Paid Holidays, Flexible Work Schedules, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, AD&D / Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan, Early Release Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.