Behavioral Health Tech PRN - Geriatrics

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TexasPer Diem / PRNGeriatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Behavioral Health Tech PRN – Geriatrics in United States. Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, assists nursing to improve and maintain the emotional and physical health of the psychiatric patient(s). Performs nursing care activities under the supervision and/or direction of the Director, Clinical Manager, Coordinator, Charge Nurse or Staff Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

  • life balance. The available plans and programs include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Behavioral Health Tech PRN – Geriatrics.

Key Skills

Patient carePsychiatric careMilieu therapyBasic life supportNon-violent crisis interventionGeriatric careNursing supportClinical documentationEmotional health supportPhysical health support

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and active Basic Life Support certification. Experience in the mental health field is required, with preference given to candidates with CNA certification and acute geriatric hospital experience.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Tech PRN - Geriatrics position at Tenet Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

This Geriatrics position at Tenet Healthcare 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, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Psychiatric care, Milieu therapy, Basic life support, Non-violent crisis intervention, Geriatric care, Nursing support, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Assists nursing staff in maintaining the emotional and physical health of psychiatric patients under close supervision. Participates in the milieu therapy program and performs nursing care activities as directed by clinical leadership.

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Generous paid time off, Career development and continuing education, Health savings accounts, Flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

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