Behavioral Health Milieu Tech- 36hr

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Behavioral Health Milieu Technician (BHMT), are mental health employees who provide hands-on care to individuals with varying degrees of mental health diagnoses and medical diagnoses. BHMT’s perform a vital, front-line function as they observe, treat and interact with patients and families.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families.

The BHMT will also assist in educational, recreational and therapeutic activities when deemed appropriate.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care and front-line support to pediatric patients with mental health and medical diagnoses. Assist with therapeutic activities and maintain a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree with six months of patient care experience or a High School diploma with three years of mental health experience. Must hold a current BLS/CPR certification and obtain Crisis Intervention training within three months.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationStress ManagementPhysical InterventionTrauma Informed CareMedical TerminologyData EntryInfection ControlPatient Observation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $145k (middle half $126k–$152k)541 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Connecticut25 active1,902 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedConnecticut Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 21% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,353 in the last 30 days1,061 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 18 employers
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<$340k
4
$340k-390k
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$390k-440k
11
$440k-490k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
82%
CME allowance
39%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,903 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Connecticut Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Hartford, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement