Behavioral Health Tech, Emergency Services

Northside Hospital

18 days ago

GeorgiaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northside Hospital Inc. as a Behavioral Health Tech – Emergency Services in United States. Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients.

Carries out a variety of patient care activities which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu and which meet the patient's needs for comfort and safety.

May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

Requirements

7pm Weekend Requirements: Yes

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Northside Hospital Inc. as a Behavioral Health Tech – Emergency Services.

Key Skills

Patient careMental health supportBasic life supportEmergency department supportTherapeutic milieu maintenanceChemical dependency support

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Northside Hospital 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Mental health support, Basic life support, Emergency department support, Therapeutic milieu maintenance, Chemical dependency support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct patient care and supportive services to individuals with mental health disorders and chemical dependencies. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment while assisting with emergency department technician duties.

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