Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Psychiatric Services Adolescent FT Evenings

American Addiction Centers

1 month ago

Charlotte, North Carolina$19.80 - $29.70/hrFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – FT Evenings, Charlotte in United States. Department: 36705 Atrium Health Behavioral Health: Charlotte - Nursing Behavioral Health: I/P Psychiatric Adolescent 2 East Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3-11pm 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

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – FT Evenings, Charlotte.

Key Skills

Psychiatric Patient CareTherapeutic InteractionBehavior ObservationDocumentationCPI TechniquesEmpathyConfidentialityProcess ImprovementBLS CertificationTherapeutic Communication

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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: Psychiatric Patient Care, Therapeutic Interaction, Behavior Observation, Documentation, CPI Techniques, Empathy, Confidentiality, Process Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician assists the Registered Nurse by meeting the needs of psychiatric or chemically dependent patients, which includes observing, reporting, and documenting changes in patient behavior. Responsibilities also involve interacting therapeutically with patients and participating in...

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

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