Psychiatric Crisis Therapist I - PRN

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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $46 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Psychotherapy, Triage, Risk Assessment, Mental Status Examination, Solution Focused Therapy, Behavioral Health, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provides crisis intervention, triage, and brief psychotherapy for behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department and Medical Center. Coordinates discharge planning, safety assessments, and facilitates the admission process to inpatient psychiatric units.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.