Pays $23-$27.6/hr — $230k below the Behavioral Health Tech market median of ~$288k (17 jobs) · Above average in Behavioral Health Tech roles for work-life (5.1/10, vs 1,427 in this profession)
Behavioral Health Tech, Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-Time(36 hours), Day Shift
About the Role
Full-time day shift BHT in inpatient psychiatry. 12-hour shifts (7a-7:30p). Harvey, IL.
Join UChicago Medicine as a Behavioral Health Tech – Inpatient Psychiatry, Day Shift in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Behavioral Health Technician in the Inpatient Psychiatry department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $28/hour.
- Comprehensive benefits package (details via UChicago Medicine benefits page)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with UChicago Medicine in Harvey, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Technician works with the treatment team to coordinate patient care and facilitate therapeutic groups in an inpatient psychiatry setting. They are responsible for de-escalating patient behaviors, conducting safety rounds, and documenting interventions according to established clinical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School diploma, active BLS certification, and at least two years of experience working with patients with addiction issues. CPI certification is required upon hire or within 60 days of starting the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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