Inpatient Behavioral Health Peds Mental Health Tech - FT

BJC HealthCare

1 month ago

St. Louis, MissouriFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join BJC HealthCare as a Inpatient Behavioral Health Peds Mental Health Tech - FT in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Assists patients with daily hygiene including personal care direction, assists with physical activity, meets patients’ nutritional needs, and documents activities as required.

Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.

Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations.

Performs general clerical tasks.

Requirements

Role Purpose Responsible for performing necessary services in caring for the personal needs, comfort and treatment of psychiatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse.

Responsibilities Assists patients with daily hygiene including personal care direction, assists with physical activity, meets patients’ nutritional needs, and documents activities as required.

Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.

Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join BJC HealthCare as a Inpatient Behavioral Health Peds Mental Health Tech - FT.

Key Skills

Patient CareHygiene AssistancePhysical Activity AssistanceNutritional Needs SupportDocumentationDirect Patient Care ImplementationAdmissions AssistanceDischarge AssistanceTreatment AssistanceProcedure AssistanceExamination AssistanceClerical TasksSpecimen CollectionPhlebotomy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Behavioral Health Peds Mental Health Tech - FT at BJC HealthCare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at BJC HealthCare 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Hygiene Assistance, Physical Activity Assistance, Nutritional Needs Support, Documentation, Direct Patient Care Implementation, Admissions Assistance, Discharge Assistance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The role is responsible for performing necessary services in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and treatment of psychiatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse. This includes assisting patients with daily hygiene, physical activity, meeting nutritional needs, and implementing di...

Benefits package: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, Disability insurance, 4% automatic retirement contribution, 401(k) with match, Tuition Assistance, BJC Institute for Learning and Development, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holidays, personal time). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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