Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - Nights

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Full Time - Nights at Mohawk Valley Health System a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

This Psychiatry position at Mohawk Valley Health System 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, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Stated compensation: $18 - $23 per hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Patient observation, Safety protocols, Communication, Documentation, Crisis prevention, Inpatient psychiatric care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, recording vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.