Behavioral Health Milieu Tech- 36hr
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $145k (middle half $126k–$152k)541 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Connecticut | 25 active | 1,902 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Connecticut Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 21% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,353 in the last 30 days | 1,061 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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