Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

This Psychiatry position at Denver Health 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.

Denver Health lists compensation for this physician position at $42k to $59k annually.

This is approximately 83% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Milieu Management, Patient Care, Therapeutic Group Sessions, Vital Signs, Laboratory Specimen Collection, Patient Transportation, Documentation, Confidentiality. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and maintains a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for adult psychiatric patients under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, collecting vital signs, performing transportation duties, and...

Benefits package: Outstanding benefits, Up to 27 paid days off per year, Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, Generous medical plans, Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation), On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes, Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more, Tuition reimbursement & assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.