Behavioral Health Tech

1 month ago
United States$32.8/hrFull TimeGeneral Medicine

Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Behavioral Health Tech in United States.

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.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Behavioral Health Tech.

Key Skills

Patient MonitoringActivities of Daily Living AssistancePatient OrientationBehavior ManagementVital Signs MonitoringRN CommunicationMedical Record DocumentationCrisis De-escalationLimit SettingSafety ProceduresRisk ManagementPatient RoundingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Tech at American Addiction Centers a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine 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.

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, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Patient Orientation, Behavior Management, Vital Signs Monitoring, RN Communication, Medical Record Documentation, Crisis De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, orienting them and their families to the unit, and supervising patient behaviors while performing vital signs. Responsibilities also include receiving direction from the RN, documenting observations, defusing crises, and maintaini...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 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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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago

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