Mental Health Technician - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Nights

2 months ago
United States$32.8/hrFull TimePediatrics

Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Mental Health Technician - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Nights in United States. Department: 35150 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Pediatric Behavioral Health 2SA Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: nightshift 630p- 7a rotate every 3rd weekend Pay Range $21.85 - $32.

Key Responsibilities

  • will result in maximal patient outcome.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates knowledge of standards of care practice.
  • Incorporates these into practice and holds self and others accountable for practicing according to these standards.
  • Consistently performs safety checks correctly with accurate documentation.
  • Performs environmental rounds as required on each shift, with appropriate follow-up to RN and appropriate documentation.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $32.8/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Mental Health Technician - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Nights.

Key Skills

Communication SkillsTeam BuildingProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingDecision MakingManual DexterityOrganization SkillsMulti-taskingPsychiatric Patient CareDocumentation SkillsMilieu ManagementTherapeutic InterventionsPatient AdvocacyTraining and OrientationCreativitySafety Checks
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Nights at American Addiction Centers a 3.5 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.

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

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics 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, 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $33 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: Communication Skills, Team Building, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Manual Dexterity, Organization Skills, Multi-tasking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician collaborates with the Registered Nurse to implement interventions and manage patient care in a pediatric behavioral health setting. They are responsible for observing and reporting patient conditions, facilitating educational groups, and supporting the treatment team.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

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