Behavioral Health Technician, Pediatric Float Pool, Days

1 day ago
United States$32.8/hrFull TimeBehavioral Health Technician

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Accepting this costs you $1020k over 3 years

This employer has 1042 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician, Pediatric Float Pool, Days in United States. Department: 34105 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool: Brenner Pediatric Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 35.1 Schedule Details/Additional Information: full time days Pay Range $21.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists, monitors and/or maintains patient activities of daily living (ADL's).
  • Orients patient and family/significant others to the unit and hospital.
  • Escorts patients to various locations i.

-, tests, meals, activities, supervising and managing their behaviors as required.

Requirements

  • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to:
  • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $32.8/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Behavioral Health Technician, Pediatric Float Pool, Days.

Key Skills

Patient MonitoringVital SignsCrisis InterventionBehavioral ManagementPatient RoundingADL AssistanceInterpersonal CommunicationMedical DocumentationPatient SafetyPhysical Restraint
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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $33 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 Monitoring, Vital Signs, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Management, Patient Rounding, ADL Assistance, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Assists pediatric patients with activities of daily living and monitors behavioral health while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. Collaborates with RNs to document observations and intervenes in crisis situations using approved procedures.

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

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

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