Behavioral Health Technician

Ascension

2 months ago

Hoffman Estates, Illinois$18.34 - $23.48 per hourPart TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Behavioral Health Technician in United States. Details Department: Adult Psychiatry Float Pool Schedule: Part-Time 12-hour day shift with rotating weekends and holidays Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Salary: $18.34 - $23.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral health patient care.

Assist patients with performing activities of daily living.

Provide or assist with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Observe and record patient behavior and activities.

Requirements

hour shift (7:00 am

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18.34 - $23.48/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

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Key Skills

Direct Behavioral Health Patient CareActivities of Daily Living AssistanceDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic InterventionsPatient ObservationBehavior RecordingCondition ReportingTreatment Plan ModificationTherapeutic Relationship EstablishmentBLS Provider CertificationCrisis Prevention (CPI)Nurse Aide Credentialing

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician at Ascension a 4.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Ascension 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: $18.34 - $23.48 per hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Behavioral Health Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Interventions, Patient Observation, Behavior Recording, Condition Reporting, Treatment Plan Modification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct behavioral health patient care, assisting patients with daily living activities, and participating in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. Responsibilities also include observing and recording patient behavior and reporting changes to suggest treatm...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Health Coverage, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, HSA/FSA Options, Employer-Matched 403(b), Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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