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

2 months ago
United States$19.80 - $29.70/hrPart TimeBehavioral Health Technician

25th percentile for Behavioral Health Technician — see your $/RVU rate and counter-offer number

Your Market Position

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89% below median for Behavioral Health Technician — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $867k over 3 years

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician – Part-Time Evenings in United States.

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
  • 401(k) with employer match.

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 InteractionPatient ObservationDocumentationGroup Therapy ParticipationCPI TechniquesEmpathyConfidentiality MaintenanceProcess ImprovementCommittee ParticipationBLS CertificationBehavior ManagementLiftingStandingWalking
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Position Insights

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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Interaction, Patient 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, Vision, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family Benefits, Retirement Plans, Educational Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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