Mental Health Technician | Per Diem | Dayshift | Psychiatric ICU 2
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Compensation Intelligence
Industry estimates
95% below median for Psychiatric ICU in CA — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Adventist Health as a Mental Health Technician – Per Diem Dayshift in United States. For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs other job
- related duties as assigned. Organizational
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Two years' experience in a behavioral healthcare setting: Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $30.91/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Adventist Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician | Per Diem | Dayshift | Psychiatric ICU 2 at Adventist Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatric ICU physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Psychiatric ICU — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatric ICU position at Adventist Health 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: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Vallejo, California.
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
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Nursing Process, Age Related Interventions, Psychosocial Interventions, Activities Of Daily Living, Patient Safety Checks, Therapeutic Group Process, Behavior Interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatric ICU role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, meeting patient needs through the nursing process and utilizing age-related interventions as assigned. Essential functions include implementing psychosocial interventions, assisting with ADLs, mai...
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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
1mo ago