Behavioral Health Technician (PRN) As-Needed

7 days ago
Hays, KansasStarting at $19Per Diem / PRNPsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join High Plains Mental Health Center as a Behavioral Health Technician – PRN, Sign-On Bonus in Hays, KS. Description Behavioral Health Techs Needed in Hays! Starting at $19-22 per hour—no experience needed!

Key Responsibilities

  • informed conversations, de

Requirements

  • pressure, emergency situations Pass a pre
  • employment drug screening (random screenings may occur) Maintain a valid driver’s license and pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks. No substance
  • related driving offenses in the past 5 years.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $19-22 per hour
  • Signing bonus: $1.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays, KS.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionTrauma-informed careBehavioral coachingDe-escalationPatient observationDocumentationTherapeutic relationship buildingSafety monitoringContraband searchesDirect careMental health supportSubstance use support
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at High Plains Mental Health Center 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

High Plains Mental Health Center lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $46k annually.

This is approximately 86% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45760 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Hays, Kansas.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Behavioral coaching, De-escalation, Patient observation, Documentation, Therapeutic relationship building, Safety monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct care, supervision, and emotional support to adults experiencing mental health or substance use crises. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure consistent ca...

Benefits package: Shift Differentials, Sign-On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About High Plains Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Hays, Kansas
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Benefits & Perks

Shift Differentials
Sign-On Bonus

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

7d ago