Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Davidson Behavioral Health Mountain Laurel FT Nights

2 months ago
United States$19.80 - $29.70/hrFull TimeBehavioral Health Technician

25th percentile for Behavioral Health Technician — see your $/RVU rate and counter-offer number

Your Market Position

vs Industry estimates

Below Market
Salary Percentile5th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

83% below median for Behavioral Health Technician in US — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $1020k over 3 years

Posted 62 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $███k
Counter-offer script + contract red flag checklist
RVU targets, non-compete, payback clauses — what to watch for
565 better-paying alternatives
2 more leverage signals for this job
Your $/RVU rate vs Behavioral Health Technician median — is the structure fair?

No commitment. Cancel anytime.

1,200+ clinicians negotiated higher offers

Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – FT Nights in United States. Department: 36709 Atrium Health Behavioral Health: Davidson - Nursing Behavioral Health I/P: Mountain Laurel Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7p-730a 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
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – FT Nights.

Key Skills

Therapeutic InteractionPatient ObservationDocumentationGroup Therapy ParticipationRecreational ActivitiesCPI TechniquesPatient RoundsEmpathyConfidentialityProcess ImprovementCommittee ParticipationBLS CertificationTherapeutic Communication
HealthcareSocial Servicesvia Workday

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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Interaction, Patient Observation, Documentation, Group Therapy Participation, Recreational Activities, CPI Techniques, Patient Rounds, Empathy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician observes, reports, and documents patient behavior changes to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically with patients. Responsibilities also include assisting in and participating in various group activities and ensuring patient safety through regular rounds.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Adoption Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.