Psychiatric Technician | Casual | Behavioral Health Unit

Hillsdale Hospital

4 days ago

United StatesCasualPsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hillsdale Hospital as a Psychiatric Technician – Casual Behavioral Health in United States. Work Schedule Hours will vary based on the needs of the department. This is a 24/7 adult inpatient unit.

Key Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic patient care. Has 1

1 interaction with all assigned patients.

Runs groups and maintains accurate documentation.

Answers the door and phone on the Unit following Unit policies ensuring patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Sixteen college credit hours in the Human Services Field is desired.

Knowledge of the basic sciences underlying psychiatric care, psychology, sociology or social work is a plus.

Experience working in the mental health field is preferred.

Work Schedule

Casual position.

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

Apply to join Hillsdale Hospital as a Psychiatric Technician – Casual Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Patient careTherapeutic interactionDocumentationSafety awarenessGroup facilitationCommunicationPsychiatric careMental health supportADL assistanceConfidentialityCrisis interventionTeam collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Technician | Casual | Behavioral Health Unit at Hillsdale Hospital 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 Hillsdale Hospital 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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Therapeutic interaction, Documentation, Safety awareness, Group facilitation, Communication, Psychiatric care, Mental health support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provides therapeutic patient care, facilitates group activities, and maintains accurate documentation. Assists with daily living activities and ensures unit safety through regular rounds and monitoring.

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