Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry

1 month ago
United States$32.45/hrFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital as a Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry in United States. Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - Talent Acquisition, RN & MD Shift: Night Salary Range: Min $22.38 Mid $27.

Key Responsibilities

  • Associates degree

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $32.45/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital as a Mental Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatry.

Key Skills

Patient CareActivity DutiesMedical Terminology ComprehensionCrisis ManagementChild Abuse DocumentationAge-Appropriate Care

Requirements

A minimum requirement includes the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology, along with passing pre-employment screening and providing documentation regarding child abuse history within 30 days. Preference is given to candidates with an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, especially those previously working as a Mental Health Technician or Worker.
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Champlain Valley Physicians 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32 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: Patient Care, Activity Duties, Medical Terminology Comprehension, Crisis Management, Child Abuse Documentation, Age-Appropriate Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Under supervision, the technician performs activity duties in the treatment and care of patients within inpatient psychiatry, floating between Adult Psychiatry, Child Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Behavioral Decision Unit as needed. Responsibilities include adhering to established hospital policies...

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