Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Admission Evaluation(BH) / PRN / Day
Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a Behavioral Health Tech – PRN, Day Shift in Amarillo, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.
- We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere.
- From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
- A hospital is only as good as its employees.
Requirements
- 2 years’ experience providing patient care
- EMT Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with UHS in Amarillo, Texas.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Tech - MH/BH (No Degree) / Behavioral Health / Admission Evaluation(BH) / PRN / Day at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at UHS 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Amarillo, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health support, BLS certification, Infection control, Documentation, Safety rounds, Milieu management, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician supports the multi-disciplinary treatment team by providing direct patient care, performing observation rounds, and assisting with activities of daily living. They are responsible for managing the milieu, documenting patient interactions, and ensuring safety protocol...
Benefits package: Retention Bonus Program, Loan Forgiveness Program, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with company match, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Career development opportunities. 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.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
yesterday
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