Psychiatric Crisis Therapist I

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Crisis Therapist I at American Addiction Centers a 4.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

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

This Psychiatry position at American Addiction Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

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.

American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $30k to $46k annually.

This is approximately 87% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Brief Psychotherapy, Triage, Resource Development, Disposition Recommendations, Psychological Assessment, Mental Status Assessment, Risk Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, triage, and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department and Medical Center, both in person and via telehealth. Responsibilities include conducting specialized psychological assessments, u...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Retirement with employer match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.