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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral health associate in Rosedale, MD is $25.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.89 and $30.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Behavioral Health Associates are professionals who support individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. They typically work in hospitals, residential treatment centers, or outpatient facilities, helping patients with daily activities, monitoring their well-being, and assisting with therapeutic interventions under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Their role is crucial in creating a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients’ participation in treatment, and communicating observations to the healthcare team. Behavioral Health Associates may also help with crisis intervention and de-escalation, ensuring that patients receive compassionate and effective care.

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To thrive as a Behavioral Health Associate, you need a background in psychology or a related field, knowledge of mental health disorders, and often a relevant certification such as Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), crisis intervention techniques, and de-escalation tools is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication skills help you effectively support patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills ensure the safety, well-being, and recovery of patients in behavioral health settings.

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Behavioral Health Associates often encounter challenging situations such as managing patients in crisis, de-escalating tense interactions, and maintaining safety in a dynamic environment. It is vital to stay calm under pressure, use therapeutic communication techniques, and follow established protocols to ensure both patient and staff safety. Regular team debriefings, ongoing training, and support from colleagues and supervisors also help associates process difficult experiences and maintain their own well-being.

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Infographic showing various Behavioral Health Associate job openings in Rosedale, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,036 per year, or $25 per hour.

Behav Health Associate Grant Funded

University of Maryland Medical System

Bel Air, MD

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Description

 

JOB TITLE:

Behavioral Health Associate - Grant Funded

JOB CODE:

699664

DEPARTMENT:

Behavioral Health Services

STATUS:

Nonexempt

Work Schedule - Full-time - Day Shift - Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm / Some evening flexibility required.

JOB SUMMARY: Acts as an extension of the psychiatric providers and team. Works in collaboration with the behavioral health team, medical team, and community stakeholders, is responsible for assisting with tasks that are program specific but center around initiating/coordinating placement in appropriate level of care and/or aftercare planning for patients in order to ensure a smooth transition back into the community once symptoms are stabilized. Familiar with community resources and able to make referrals to community organizations/ programs based on identified treatment needs. Maintains ongoing professional relationships with community organizations for ease of referrals, etc. Assists with obtaining insurance authorizations for treatment as needed, obtaining collateral information related to patient care/assessment, and help with completing psychiatric scales/measurement-based tools.

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Education & Training: High School Diploma is required. Associates or Bachelors Degree in Human Services related field preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: Requirements contingent on specific program/ acute care treatment setting. Training to gain specific capabilities to perform essential job functions may be necessary.

Lived experience (mental health and/or substance use treatment) required. Previous experience working with acute mental illness and those impacted by trauma is required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving persons with chronic mental illness is preferred. Must be familiar with community resources and referral processes.

Skills & Abilities: 1) Ability to effectively communicate with patients, family members, medical team members and community stakeholders in a fast-paced setting; 2) Engage with patients in a patient-centered, trauma-informed manner; and 3) Thorough understanding of HIPAA requirements and confidentiality as it relates to care provided.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Program Manager/Director

Supervision provided to: None

 

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

X

Sitting  

X

Standing 

X

Bending 

 

Climbing

X

Reaching

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

 

Stooping

 

Walking

 

 

 

X

Lifting

X

0-25 lbs.

 

26-50 lbs.

 

More than 50 lbs.

 

 

X

Working at a computer terminal

 

Exposure to substantial temperature changes

 

Work in confined spaces 

 

Work around high noise levels

 

 

Contact with bodily fluids (bloodborne pathogens) 

 

N/A

X

Rarely

 

Sometimes

 

Frequently

 

 

Contact with ionizing radiation

X

Exposure to infection, biochemical, hazardous waste

X

Requires use of protective equipment, including latex gloves

X

Requires travel between system locations

 

This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. UM UCH reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by UM UCH.

 

                       

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JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Associate - Grant Funded

 

JOB TASK LIST

 

1.      Work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team in order to identify and link patient with appropriate community-based resources for aftercare with the goal of continued progress towards recovery. Work will be performed both on-site and off-site, as dictated by client needs.

2.      Prior to patient discharge, schedule outpatient appointments, access to home medications, and develop plan to overcome identified barriers to support treatment engagement.

3.      Identify and address barriers to recovery including, but not limited to, ineffective support system, finances, housing, and lack of transportation to increase likelihood of outpatient treatment engagement.

4.      When Behavioral Health Clinician is unavailable, review discharge plan with patient, patient's family and/or significant other and community providers to ensure effective continuity and transfer of care at discharge as needed.

5.      Co-facilitate group sessions, in coordination with Behavioral Health Clinician, when appropriate. 

6.      Attend and participate in daily rounds and individual treatment plan meetings to better understand and effectively communicate the goals, strengthens and barriers of patients in treatment. 

7.      Effectively prioritize and manage guests' care needs to ensure timely discharges.

8.      Assist with milieu management within the program. This may include assisting with transitioning from inside to outside activities, guest visiting times, or other guest activities.

9.      Uses person-centered, recovery oriented language. Communicates using language that is trauma-informed and compassionate.  Maintains professional boundaries with guests/families to ensure optimal therapeutic benefit for guests/families served.

10.   Responds quickly, appropriately, and remains calm when intervening in crisis situations and/or if guest/family members become agitated or aggressive.

11.   Assist in maintaining up-to-date resource manual for relevant community supports, organizations, and providers.

12.   Serve as liaison between BH programs, community agencies, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and discharge processes for program clients.

13.   Performs guest safety and check-ins throughout the shift as indicated by treatment protocol.

14.   May be required to obtain insurance authorizations/concurrent review authorizations for guests.

15.   Document all interventions in the EMR timely and accurately.

16.   Demonstrates self-directed learning behaviors to maintain and improve clinical competence.

17.   Performs additional duties as assigned.


Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $23.00

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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