Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Charlotte Behavioral Health Psychiatric Adult 1 South Unit PRN
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Job Description
About the Role
Join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – PRN, $19.80-$29.70/hr in United States. Department: 36707 Atrium Health Behavioral Health: Charlotte - Nursing Behavioral Health: Psychiatric Adult 1 South Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Per diem; 36 hours within 6-week scheduling period Pay Range $19.80 - $29.
Key Responsibilities
- as requested by administration.
- All mandatory training as per facility policy.
Requirements
- Works in patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients, including behavior control areas.
- Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.
- Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling of charts, supplies, equipment, blood, and body fluids.
- Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $19.80 - $29.70/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – PRN, $19.80-$29.70/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at American Addiction Centers 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
Stated compensation: $19.80 - $29.70/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $30 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Observation, Reporting, Documentation, Therapeutic Interaction, Social Activities, Recreational Activities, Group Therapy, Patient Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for observing, reporting, and documenting changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically with patients. This role also involves assisting and participating in various group activities, making required patient rounds, and ut...
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