Behavioral Health Tech, Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-TIme, Nights
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UChicago Medicine as a Behavioral Health Tech, Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-TIme, Nights in United States. 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.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UChicago Medicine as a Behavioral Health Tech, Inpatient Psychiatry - Full-TIme, Nights.
Key Skills
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 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 United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Inpatient psychiatry, Crisis de-escalation, CPI techniques, Substance use disorder treatment, Patient treatment planning, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Safety monitoring. 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 psychiatric setting. They provide supportive care, de-escalate behavioral issues, and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, Paid time off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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