Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Davidson Behavioral Health River Birch PT Evenings

American Addiction Centers

7 days ago

North Carolina$19.80 - $29.70/hrPart TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – Part-Time Evenings in [object Object].

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

Part-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – Part-Time Evenings.

Key Skills

Therapeutic InteractionBehavior ObservationDocumentationGroup Therapy ParticipationCPI TechniquesEmpathyConfidentiality MaintenanceProcess ImprovementCommittee ParticipationBLS CertificationTherapeutic Communication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Davidson Behavioral Health River Birch PT Evenings at American Addiction Centers a 3.9 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 North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Interaction, Behavior Observation, Documentation, Group Therapy Participation, CPI Techniques, Empathy, Confidentiality Maintenance, Process Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician will observe, report, and document changes in patient behavior, while also interacting therapeutically with patients. Responsibilities include assisting and participating in various group activities and ensuring patient safety through regular rounds.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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