Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Nights

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Nights at Denver Health a 3.7 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 Denver Health 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.

Stated compensation: $20.25 - $28.35/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: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Colorado.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Therapeutic Environment, Group Sessions, Plan of Care Development, Patient Admission, Vital Signs, Laboratory Specimen Collection, Patient Transportation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and maintains a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, collecting vital signs, performing transportation duties, and ensur...

Benefits package: Up to 27 paid days off per year, Immediate retirement plan with up to 9.5% employer contribution, Generous medical plans, Free RTD EcoPass, On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes, Childcare discount programs, Tuition reimbursement & assistance, Education & development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.