Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Per Diem

This Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Per Diem position at Mohawk Valley Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Psychiatry position at Mohawk Valley Health System 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.

Mohawk Valley Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $33k to $46k annually.

This is approximately 87% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Inpatient psychiatric care, Crisis prevention, Patient safety, Documentation, Communication, BLA certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, recording vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients.