BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - FT Days

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Newark, DelawareFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Rockford Center (UHS) as a Behavioral Health Technician – FT Days, Every Other Weekend in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • time Mental Health Technician (MHT) position available: Five 8
  • hour shifts, including every other weekend and holiday, from 7AM to 3:30 PM, floating units. (A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY 8:30A
  • 5P) Rockford Center is a 138

Requirements

  • Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or similar previous experience with adults in a behavioral health setting.
  • Strong communication skills, excellent customer service and organization skills, highly effective listening skills, and strong clinical skills.
  • Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
  • CPR certification and Completion of Handle with Care training during orientation process.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Rockford Center (UHS) in United States.

Key Skills

Patient CareTreatment PlanningAdmission ProcessGroup Therapy PlanningClinical DocumentationCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceOrganization SkillsListening SkillsPsychiatric Care Techniques
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UHS 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 Newark, Delaware.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Admission Process, Group Therapy Planning, Clinical Documentation, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Organization Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct patient care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with psychiatric disorders to ensure safety and well-being. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, participating in treatment planning, and assisting with the admission process.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription drug plan, 401(K) with company match, Discounted stock plan, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Tuition assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug plan
401(K) with company match
Discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition assistance

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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