Behavioral Health Tech, Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-TIme, Days

UChicago Medicine

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Chicago, Illinois$24.76/hrFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UChicago Medicine as a Behavioral Health Tech – Inpatient Psychiatry Days in Chicago, Illinois. Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Behavioral Health Technician in the Inpatient Psychiatry department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

will facilitate educational sessions, structured groups and psycho-educational groups in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

will utilize interactive processes, which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families or significant others, and provide high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment.

Must have good knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric and addiction treatment * Completes annual department competency checklist Required Qualifications * Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) * CPI certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire * High School diploma * 2 years prior experience working with patients with addiction issues Preferred Qualifications * Behavioral Health or related experience providing care to patients within at least the last five years * Bachelor’s Degree in Addiction/ Psychology Position Details * Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 0.

provide high-quality, cost-effective care and treatment.

Requirements

Completes annual department competency checklist Required Qualifications

Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

CPI certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire

High School diploma

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $24.76/hr.

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with UChicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthInpatient psychiatryDe-escalationCPI techniquesSubstance use treatmentMental health disordersCognitive behavioral therapyPatient treatment planningCrisis interventionSafety monitoringConflict resolutionDocumentationPsycho-educational groupsRecovery principlesStress managementAddiction treatment

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UChicago Medicine 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 employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Inpatient psychiatry, De-escalation, CPI techniques, Substance use treatment, Mental health disorders, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Patient treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician coordinates patient treatment plans and facilitates therapeutic groups within an inpatient psychiatry setting. They provide supportive care, de-escalate patient behaviors, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement, BLS certification required, CPI certification. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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