Psychiatric Technician (Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis

Hartford HealthCare

8 days ago

Manchester, ConnecticutFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hartford HealthCare as a Psychiatric Technician – Inpatient Dual Diagnosis in United States. Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

Key Responsibilities

They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.

These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency 1.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school degree or GED equivalent required, an Associate’s degree, preferably in psychology or other human services field is preferred.

Must be trained in PMT and de

escalation techniques, as prescribed by ECHN, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the role. EXPERIENCE:

Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Benefits & Compensation

program designed to ensure work/life balance.

And this is your moment.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Hartford HealthCare as a Psychiatric Technician – Inpatient Dual Diagnosis.

Key Skills

Verbal CommunicationMultitaskingInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipRole ModelingPatient RestraintClinical PerceptivenessEmpathyGroup FacilitationPsychological ManagementPhysical ManagementDocumentationVital Signs CollectionPatient CareBoundary SettingEKGs

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Technician (Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Dual Diagnosis at Hartford HealthCare 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 Hartford 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, 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Manchester, Connecticut.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Verbal Communication, Multitasking, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Role Modeling, Patient Restraint, Clinical Perceptiveness, Empathy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu using age-specific behavioral management practices, while also facilitating therapeutic skill-training groups for patients. This role involves functioning as part of the interdisciplinar...

Benefits package: Competitive benefits program, Work/life balance, Career development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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