Mental Health Technician - Pediatric Behavioral Health - Days

1 month ago
United States$19.80 - $29.70/hrFull TimePediatric Behavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Mental Health Technician – $19.80-$29.70/hr, Rotating Weekends 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: day shift 630a- 7p, rotate every 3rd weekend Pay Range $19.80 - $29.

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

  • Salary: $19.80 - $29.70/hr

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with American Addiction Centers in United States.

Key Skills

Milieu ManagementPatient Data CollectionBehavioral ObservationTherapeutic InterventionsTeam CollaborationDocumentationSafety ChecksRole ModelingPatient AdvocacyGroup FacilitationStaff TrainingPreceptingCommunicationComputer SkillsCritical ThinkingStress Management
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Position Insights

Pediatric Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Pediatric Behavioral Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $19.80 - $29.70/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $30 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: Milieu Management, Patient Data Collection, Behavioral Observation, Therapeutic Interventions, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Safety Checks, Role Modeling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatric Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The technician collaborates with the Registered Nurse to plan and implement interventions, assists with milieu management, and systematically collects and communicates physical and psychosocial patient data. They are responsible for initiating one-to-one interactions, participating in treatment prog...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Educational Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family Benefits. 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Family Benefits

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago