Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Psychiatric Services Adolescent FT Day

1 month ago
United States$29.2/hrFull TimePsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Psychiatric Services Adolescent FT Day in United States. Department: 36705 Atrium Health Behavioral Health: Charlotte - Nursing Behavioral Health: I/P Psychiatric Adolescent 2 East Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7am-3pm Pay Range $19.45 - $29.

Key Responsibilities

  • as requested by administration.
  • All mandatory training as per facility policy.

Requirements

  • Works in patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients, including behavior control areas.
  • Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.
  • Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling of charts, supplies, equipment, blood, and body fluids.
  • Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $29.2/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Psychiatric Services Adolescent FT Day.

Key Skills

Therapeutic InteractionPatient ObservationDocumentationGroup Therapy ParticipationCPI TechniquesEmpathyConfidentiality MaintenanceProcess ImprovementCommittee ParticipationBLS Certification
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte Psychiatric Services Adolescent FT Day at American Addiction Centers a 2.0 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.

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

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry 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.

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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $29 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: Therapeutic Interaction, Patient Observation, Documentation, Group Therapy Participation, CPI Techniques, Empathy, Confidentiality Maintenance, Process Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician will observe, report, and document changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically with patients. Responsibilities also include assisting in and participating in various group activities, making required patient rounds, and responding to p...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption Assistance. 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 Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago

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