Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Cabarrus ED/OBS FT Day

American Addiction Centers

2 days ago

United States$19.80 - $29.70/hrFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – Full Time Day in United States.

Key Responsibilities

as requested by administration.

All mandatory training as per facility policy.

Requirements

1915 3 days a week with weekend rotation. 36 hours/week Pay Range $19.80

based process improvement activities. Participates in unit

based committees. May include on

call duties as requested by administration. All mandatory training as per facility policy. Physical Requirements Works in patient care area with potentially combative or self

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $19.80 - $29.70/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – Full Time Day.

Key Skills

Patient observationTherapeutic communicationCrisis interventionCPI techniquesDocumentationPatient careEmpathyTeam collaborationSafety protocolsBLSBehavioral health support

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Cabarrus ED/OBS FT Day at American Addiction Centers a 2.4 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.

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: Patient observation, Therapeutic communication, Crisis intervention, CPI techniques, Documentation, Patient care, Empathy, Team collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician observes and documents patient behavior while providing therapeutic interaction and support in an emergency department setting. They assist with group therapy, recreational activities, and ensure patient safety through regular rounds and crisis intervention.

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.

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